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How to get fromLahad Datu to Sabahby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Sabah by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane LDU - BKI
    55 min
    RM 160–1,200
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus bus
    8h 50m
    RM 109–115
  3. Drive  403 km

    1. Drive from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalucar car 403 km
    5h 5m
    RM 159–230
  4. Fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane LDU - SDK
    43 min
    RM 161–1,096

Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 165Cheapest Price
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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 85 and the journey takes 8h 42m.

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