Compare all timetables for the bus from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu from various bus operators like Tung Ma Express, Sairah Express or TransTedar Express for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Tung Ma Express | 11h 8m | 07:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 18:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from Tung Ma Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 28/01/2026 07:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 28/01/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| TransTedar Express | 11h 8m | 19:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 06:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from TransTedar Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 28/01/2026 19:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 29/01/2026 06:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Optis Jaya Express | 11h 8m | 20:00 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 07:08 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from Optis Jaya Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 28/01/2026 20:00:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 29/01/2026 07:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Tung Ma Express | 11h 8m | 07:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 18:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from Tung Ma Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 29/01/2026 07:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 29/01/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| TransTedar Express | 11h 8m | 19:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 06:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from TransTedar Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 29/01/2026 19:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 30/01/2026 06:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Optis Jaya Express | 11h 8m | 20:00 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 07:08 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from Optis Jaya Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 29/01/2026 20:00:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 30/01/2026 07:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Tung Ma Express | 11h 8m | 07:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 18:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from Tung Ma Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 30/01/2026 07:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 30/01/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| TransTedar Express | 11h 8m | 19:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 06:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from TransTedar Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 30/01/2026 19:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 31/01/2026 06:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Optis Jaya Express | 11h 8m | 20:00 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 07:08 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from Optis Jaya Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 30/01/2026 20:00:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 31/01/2026 07:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Tung Ma Express | 11h 8m | 07:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 18:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from Tung Ma Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 31/01/2026 07:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 31/01/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| TransTedar Express | 11h 8m | 19:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 06:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from TransTedar Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 31/01/2026 19:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 01/02/2026 06:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Optis Jaya Express | 11h 8m | 20:00 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 07:08 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from Optis Jaya Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 31/01/2026 20:00:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 01/02/2026 07:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Tung Ma Express | 11h 8m | 07:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 18:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Tung Ma Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 01/02/2026 07:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 01/02/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| TransTedar Express | 11h 8m | 19:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 06:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from TransTedar Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 01/02/2026 19:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 02/02/2026 06:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Optis Jaya Express | 11h 8m | 20:00 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 07:08 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Optis Jaya Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 01/02/2026 20:00:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 02/02/2026 07:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Tung Ma Express | 11h 8m | 07:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 18:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from Tung Ma Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 02/02/2026 07:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 02/02/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| TransTedar Express | 11h 8m | 19:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 06:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from TransTedar Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 02/02/2026 19:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 03/02/2026 06:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Optis Jaya Express | 11h 8m | 20:00 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 07:08 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from Optis Jaya Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 02/02/2026 20:00:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 03/02/2026 07:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Tung Ma Express | 11h 8m | 07:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 18:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from Tung Ma Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 03/02/2026 07:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| TransTedar Express | 11h 8m | 19:30 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 06:38 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from TransTedar Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 03/02/2026 19:30:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 04/02/2026 06:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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| Optis Jaya Express | 11h 8m | 20:00 | Tawau | Sri Indah Coach Station | 07:08 | Kota Kinabalu | Inanam Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from Optis Jaya Express goes from Sri Indah Coach Station, Tawau (Malaysia) at 03/02/2026 20:00:00 to Inanam Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is £13 on 29/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 55 coaches from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu, with 20 offers.
Facts about coaches from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Compare all providers like Tung Ma Express, Sairah Express and TransTedar Express that travel 10 times every day by bus from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu starting from £13!
| Cheapest Bus | £13 |
| Fastest Bus | 11h 8m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:30 |
| Latest Coach | 20:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 10 Ø |
| Distance | 278.5 km |
| Coach Companies | Tung Ma Express, Sairah Express, TransTedar Express, Sabariah Express and Optis Jaya Express |
Cheapest coach connections from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Every day, 10 buses from 5 coach companies leave Tawau for Kota Kinabalu: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 28/01/2026 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
26/01
Tuesday
27/01
Wednesday
28/01
£15
Thursday
29/01
£15
Friday
30/01
£15
Saturday
31/01
£14
Sunday
01/02
£14
Monday
02/02
£13
Tuesday
03/02
£13
Wednesday
04/02
£14
Thursday
05/02
£13
Friday
06/02
£14
Saturday
07/02
Sunday
08/02
Monday
09/02
Tuesday
10/02
£15
Wednesday
11/02
£15
Thursday
12/02
£13
Friday
13/02
Saturday
14/02
Sunday
15/02
Monday
16/02
Tuesday
17/02
Wednesday
18/02
Thursday
19/02
Friday
20/02
Saturday
21/02
Sunday
22/02
The cheapest time to travel from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
With a price starting from £13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, with £13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.
How to save money travelling from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
These are the most booked bus companies between Tawau to Kota Kinabalu from our users.
Tung Ma Express from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Here you will find the key facts about the Tung Ma Express bus route Tawau to Kota Kinabalu:
| Cheapest Price | £13 |
| Fastest Coach | 11h 8m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:30 |
| Last Coach | 20:00 |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 28/01/2026 |
Sairah Express from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Here you will find the key facts about the Sairah Express bus route Tawau to Kota Kinabalu:
| Cheapest Price | £13 |
| Fastest Coach | 11h 8m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:30 |
| Last Coach | 19:30 |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 28/01/2026 |
Optis Jaya Express from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Here you will find the key facts about the Optis Jaya Express bus route Tawau to Kota Kinabalu:
| Cheapest Price | £13 |
| Fastest Coach | 11h 8m |
| Earliest Coach | 20:00 |
| Last Coach | 20:00 |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 28/01/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Tawau and Kota Kinabalu
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Tawau and Kota Kinabalu.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu? Or which bus companies serve the route Tawau to Kota Kinabalu? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Tawau to Kota Kinabalu bus
How much does a Tawau - Kota Kinabalu coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Tawau - Kota Kinabalu bus trip is available from £13 and takes 11h 8m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
The connection Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £15. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Tawau - Kota Kinabalu route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Kota Kinabalu from Tawau take?
The quickest coach from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is provided by Tung Ma Express and takes 11h 8m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
The earliest bus to Kota Kinabalu departs from Tawau at 07:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
The latest bus to Kota Kinabalu departs from Tawau at 20:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Tawau - Kota Kinabalu route?
Passengers looking to travel from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu can travel with Tung Ma Express, Sairah Express and TransTedar Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu?
You can check all the direct connections between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Tung Ma Express, Sairah Express and TransTedar Express.
What can I take with me on the bus to Kota Kinabalu from Tawau?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Tawau Kota Kinabalu bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Tawau Kota Kinabalu bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Tawau and to Kota Kinabalu
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Tawau and to Kota Kinabalu. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Popular Airport Transfers to Tawau and to Kota Kinabalu
