There are 4 ways to get from Papar District to Tenom by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Minivan
best- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysiabus
3h 34mRM 104–128Drive 115.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Papar District to Tenomcar 115.2 km
1h 47mRM 20–29Train
- Take the train from Kawang Station to Beaufort Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beaufort Station to Tenom Stationtrain
4h 59mRM 47–52Taxi
- Take the taxi from Papar District to Tenomtaxi 115.2 km
1h 47mRM 250–310
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Papar District to Tenom is to drive which costs RM 19 - RM 29 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Papar District to Tenom is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs RM 19 - RM 29.
No, there is no direct bus from Papar District to Tenom. However, there are services departing from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal and arriving at Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Papar District station to Tenom station. However, there are services departing from Kawang Station and arriving at Tenom Station via Beaufort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Papar District and Tenom is 176 km. The road distance is 115.2 km.
The best way to get from Papar District to Tenom without a car is to Minivan which takes 3h 34m and costs RM 100 - RM 130.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Papar District to Tenom, including transfers.
Papar District to Tenom bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, depart from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal station.
Papar District to Tenom train services, operated by Sabah State Railway, depart from Kawang Station.
The best way to get from Papar District to Tenom is to Minivan which takes 3h 34m and costs RM 100 - RM 130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 45 - RM 55 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Papar District, Malaysia and Tenom, Malaysia?
Local Minibus Malaysia operates a bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 17–25 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Papar District to Tenom Station via Kawang Station and Beaufort Station in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +60 88-279 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.sabah.gov.my
Train from Kawang Station to Beaufort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- RM 7
- Schedules at
- railway.sabah.gov.my
Train from Beaufort Station to Tenom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- RM 8
- Schedules at
- railway.sabah.gov.my
Bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 17–25
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- RM 250–310
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
TAXI KOTA KINABALU SABAH
- Phone
- +60 12-867 0238
- Website
- ipunciko.blogspot.com
Taxi Service Kota Kinabalu
- Phone
- +601131282927
- Website
- taxi-kinabalu.blogspot.com
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More Questions & Answers
Papar District to Tenom bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, arrive at Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia station.
Papar District to Tenom train services, operated by Sabah State Railway, arrive at Beaufort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Papar District to Tenom is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Papar District to Tenom.
There are five+ hotels available in Tenom.

