There are 4 ways to get from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Minivan
best- Take the bus from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminalbus
3h 7mRM 39–52Drive 133.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)car 133.9 km
2hRM 23–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu-BKI133.9 km
2hTaxi
- Take the taxi from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)taxi 133.9 km
2hRM 300–360
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) is to drive which costs RM 22 - RM 35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) is to drive which takes 2h and costs RM 22 - RM 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). However, there are services departing from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia and arriving at Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Tenom and Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) is 146 km. The road distance is 133.9 km.
The best way to get from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) without a car is to Minivan which takes 3h 7m and costs RM 35 - RM 55.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), including transfers.
Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, depart from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia station.
Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, arrive at Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI).
There are 1172+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI).
What companies run services between Tenom, Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), Malaysia?
Local Minibus Malaysia operates a bus from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 17–25 and the journey takes 3h.
Bus from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 17–25
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tenom to Kota Kinabalu-BKI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- RM 300–360
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tenom and Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

