There are 4 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Sabah by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best- Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane LDU - BKI
55 minRM 140–1,100Drive 403 km
cheapest- Drive from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalucar 403 km
5h 5mRM 69–99Bus
- Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
8h 50mRM 106–122Fly to Sandakan Airport
- Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane LDU - SDK
43 minRM 146–1,002
Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lahad Datu to Sabah is to drive which costs RM 65 - RM 100 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lahad Datu to Sabah is to fly which takes 43 min and costs RM 140 - RM 1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lahad Datu to Sabah. 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 Sabah is 271 km. The road distance is 403 km.
The best way to get from Lahad Datu to Sabah without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs RM 100 - RM 130.
It takes approximately 55 min to fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), including transfers and time at the airport.
Lahad Datu to Sabah bus services, operated by Dyana Express, depart from Lahad Datu station.
The best way to get from Lahad Datu to Sabah is to fly which takes 55 min and costs RM 140 - RM 1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 100 - RM 130 and takes 8h 50m.
The quickest flight from Lahad Datu Airport Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Lahad Datu to Sabah bus services, operated by Dyana Express, arrive at Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam station.
What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Sabah, 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 80–95 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 140–1,100
Flights from Lahad Datu Airport to Sandakan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 120–1,000
- 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 80–95
- Book at
- easybook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lahad Datu to Sabah is 403 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Lahad Datu to Sabah.
MASwings offers flights from Lahad Datu Airport Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport Airport.
There are 1180+ hotels available in Sabah.


