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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul

Composite routes from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul

Cheapest
15 d 7 h 46 min
Car
5512 km.
from $303
Other
5 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
341 km.
from $56.52
16 h 3 min
Bus, Ferry
342 km.
from $59.41
13 h 33 min
Bus, Ferry
342 km.
from $63.59
7 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
341 km.
from $84.82

Transport providers

Airlines

Malindo Airways

Website:
malindoair.com/
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$140.16

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.76–$56.06
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Lahad
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.31–$95.56

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$82.82

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.76–$56.06
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Lahad
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.31–$95.56

Bus operators

Local Minibus Malaysia

Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.11
Bus from Tawau to Semporna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.61

Sentosa Express Sabah

Website:
facebook.com/SentosaExpressSabah/
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Semporna
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.61

Dyana Express

Phone:
+6088 389 997, +6016 831 65 65
Website:
easybook.com/en-ph/bus/operator/dyana-express?source=rome2rio
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Semporna
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.33
Bus from Lahad Datu to Semporna
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.15

TransTedar Express

Phone:
+60 88-440 337
Website:
transtedar.com/
Bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
11h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81

Other operators

Semporna Paradise Travel and Tours

Website:
facebook.com/sempornaparadise/
Other from Semporna Jetty to Pulau
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$26.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul?

The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul is to bus and Minibus and ferry which costs $39.61 and takes 16h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul?

The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 5h 48m and costs $50 - $81.52 .

How far is it from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Mabul is 416 km.

How do I travel from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul without a car?

The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 13h 33m and costs $40.22 - $45.65 .

How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Mabul, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mabul?

There are five+ hotels available in Mabul. Prices start at $17.97 per night.
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