All about buses to Kota Kinabalu
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Kota Kinabalu? Compare all 11 coach companies to Kota Kinabalu and find out departure and arrival times, all 3 coach stations in Kota Kinabalu, travel times and of course the best prices for the 108 daily buses to Kota Kinabalu.
| Local Time | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Currency | Ringgit |
| Bus connections | 108 |
| bus stations | 3 |
| cheapest ride | £2 |
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| Other companies are Dyana Express, Optis Jaya Express, Sabariah Express, Sairah Express, Sipitang Express, Sri Mutiara Express and 1 more. | |
Cheap bus tickets to Kota Kinabalu
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Sipitang Express2h 22m009:15BeaufortBus Stop11:37Kota KinabaluCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from Sipitang Express goes from Bus Stop, Beaufort (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 09:15:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 16/06/2026 11:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 22m
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Menumbok Express3h 16m009:30MenumbokCoach Station12:46Kota KinabaluCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from Menumbok Express goes from Coach Station, Menumbok (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 09:30:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 16/06/2026 12:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 16m
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Sipitang Express3h 16m011:00MenumbokFeri Menumbok Bus Stop14:16Kota KinabaluCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from Sipitang Express goes from Feri Menumbok Bus Stop, Menumbok (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 16/06/2026 14:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 16m
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Sabariah Express8h 48m021:30Lahad DatuCoach Station06:18Kota KinabaluInanam Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from Sabariah Express goes from Coach Station, Lahad Datu (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 21:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 17/06/2026 06:18:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
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Sabariah Express8h 48m009:30Lahad DatuCoach Station18:18Kota KinabaluInanam Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Sabariah Express goes from Coach Station, Lahad Datu (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 09:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 16/06/2026 18:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
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Amin Jaya Express8h 48m009:45Lahad DatuCoach Station18:33Kota KinabaluInanam Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Amin Jaya Express goes from Coach Station, Lahad Datu (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 09:45:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 16/06/2026 18:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
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Sairah Express8h 48m009:30Lahad DatuCoach Station18:18Kota KinabaluInanam Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Sairah Express goes from Coach Station, Lahad Datu (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 09:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 16/06/2026 18:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
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Sri Mutiara Express8h 48m009:30Lahad DatuCoach Station18:18Kota KinabaluInanam Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Sri Mutiara Express goes from Coach Station, Lahad Datu (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 09:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 16/06/2026 18:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
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Amin Jaya Express6h 45m023:15KinabatanganBus Stop06:00Kota KinabaluCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from Amin Jaya Express goes from Bus Stop, Kinabatangan (Malaysia) at 17/06/2026 23:15:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 18/06/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Dyana Express8h 48m021:30Lahad DatuCoach Station06:18Kota KinabaluInanam Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from Dyana Express goes from Coach Station, Lahad Datu (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 21:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 17/06/2026 06:18:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
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Sida Express9h 0m007:30SandakanLetat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal16:30Kota KinabaluCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 17/06/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 17/06/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Tung Ma Express11h 8m007:30TawauSri Indah Coach Station18:38Kota KinabaluInanam Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Tung Ma Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 07:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 16/06/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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TransTedar Express11h 8m019:30TawauSri Indah Coach Station06:38Kota KinabaluInanam Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from TransTedar Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 19:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 17/06/2026 06:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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Optis Jaya Express11h 8m020:00TawauSri Indah Coach Station07:08Kota KinabaluInanam Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Optis Jaya Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 16/06/2026 20:00:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 17/06/2026 07:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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FAQs about the bus route to Kota Kinabalu
Is there a direct coach to Kota Kinabalu?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Kota Kinabalu depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Kota Kinabalu. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Kota Kinabalu?
Depending on which provider you travel to Kota Kinabalu with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Kota Kinabalu have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Extra space, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Kota Kinabalu on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Kota Kinabalu?
There is a total of 3 coach stops in Kota Kinabalu. Most coaches stop at Inanam Coach Station. Check out our map of Kota Kinabalu to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Kota Kinabalu?
There are 11 coach providers going to Kota Kinabalu: Amin Jaya Express, Menumbok Express, Sida Express, Tung Ma Express, Sri Mutiara Express, Sairah Express, Optis Jaya Express, Sabariah Express, Dyana Express, Sipitang Express and TransTedar Express
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The most searched bus routes to Kota Kinabalu
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