There are 3 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu by plane, bus, or car
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Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu is to drive which costs RM 65 - RM 100 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs RM 170 - RM 1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu. However, there are services departing from Lahad Datu and arriving at Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu is 278 km. The road distance is 403 km.
The best way to get from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs RM 100 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.
Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu bus services, operated by Dyana Express, depart from Lahad Datu station.
The best way to get from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs RM 170 - RM 1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 100 - RM 120 and takes 8h 50m.
Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu bus services, operated by Dyana Express, arrive at Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu is 403 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu.
What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?
MASwings flies from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Dyana Express operates a bus from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam once daily. Tickets cost RM 75–90 and the journey takes 8h 42m.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Lahad Datu Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–1,100
- Phone
- +60 89-784 494
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 75–90
- Book at
- easybook.com
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