The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kunak to Kota Kinabalu
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
9 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 40 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kunak to Kota Kinabalu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kunak to Kota Kinabalu will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $15.
Of the 10 buses that leave Kunak for Kota Kinabalu every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 281 km distance in an average of 9 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
SRI MUTIARA EXPRESS
Economy(2+2)
Executive(2+1)
DYANA EXPRESS
SABARIAH EXPRESS
Economy(2+2)
Executive(2+1)
SRI MUTIARA EXPRESS
DYANA EXPRESS
SABARIAH EXPRESSTravel Information
Compare coach and flight for Kunak to Kota Kinabalu
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kunak to Kota Kinabalu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $17.
Distance: 281 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
$15 Average Price Cheapest | $68 Average Price |
10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Kunak to Kota Kinabalu bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SABARIAH EXPRESS | 7:00 am Kunak | 9h46 | 4:46 pm Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:30 am Kunak | 9h30 | 6:00 pm Kota Kinabalu | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI MUTIARA EXPRESS | 12:30 pm Kunak | 9h46 | 10:16 pm Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 0 changesdirect | |
DYANA EXPRESS | 12:30 pm Kunak | 9h46 | 10:16 pm Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 0 changesdirect | |
SABARIAH EXPRESS | 12:30 pm Kunak | 9h46 | 10:16 pm Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 0 changesdirect | |
AMIN JAYA EXPRESS | 12:30 pm Kunak | 9h46 | 10:16 pm Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 0 changesdirect | |
Economy(2+2) | 8:30 pm Kunak | 9h30 | 6:00 am Kota Kinabalu | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:30 pm Kunak | 9h30 | 6:00 am Kota Kinabalu | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday, 6 November | |||||
DYANA EXPRESS | 12:15 am Kunak | 9h46 | 10:01 am Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 0 changesdirect | |
SABARIAH EXPRESS | 12:30 am Kunak | 9h46 | 10:16 am Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 0 changesdirect | |
AMIN JAYA EXPRESS | 12:30 am Kunak | 9h46 | 10:16 am Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kunak to Kota Kinabalu
Distance 281 km |
Average bus duration 9h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 9h 46m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 20:30 |
FAQs: Kunak to Kota Kinabalu coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Kunak, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam), located away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Kunak and Kota Kinabalu
- 07:00-19:00
- Free parking available at the terminal
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps available
- Basic public toilets available
- Bus: Local buses to Tawau, Lahad Datu, and surrounding areas
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food stalls and small restaurants available within terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: City buses and intercity buses
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