4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 17 buses that leave Kota Kinabalu for Kunak on Wed, May 06, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 06 the direct buses cover the 281 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Wed, May 06 the slowest buses will take 9 h 37 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.
DYANA EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$191One-way0 transfers
SABARIAH EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$191One-way0 transfers
SAIRAH EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$191One-way0 transfers
TRANSTEDAR EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$191One-way0 transfers- SABARIAH EXPRESS1:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)11:07 PMKunak$191One-way0 transfers
Executive(2+1)7:30 AM9h00Kota Kinabalu4:30 PMKunak$201One-way0 transfers- Executive(2+1)7:30 PM9h00Kota Kinabalu4:30 AMKunak$201One-way0 transfers
Economy(2+2)8:00 PM9h00Kota Kinabalu5:00 AMKunak$211One-way0 transfers- DYANA EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$191One-way0 transfers
- SABARIAH EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $19.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price |
9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Kota Kinabalu to Kunak Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu) | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:37PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Sabariah Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Amin Jaya Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Amin Jaya | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Sairah Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Sabariah Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Sabariah Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Dyana Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator OPTISJAYA EXPRESS | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator TransTedar Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Sairah Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Sri Mutiara Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Sabariah Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Amin Jaya Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Amin Jaya | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Sri Mutiara Luxury Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu) | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:37AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Kota Kinabalu to Kunak bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kota Kinabalu to Kunak buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TUNGMA EXPRESS (KOTA KINABALU) | 7:00 AM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 4:37 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
 AMIN JAYA EXPRESS | 7:30 AM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Executive(2+1) | 7:30 AM Kota Kinabalu | 9h00 | 4:30 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SAIRAH EXPRESS | 7:30 AM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SABARIAH EXPRESS | 7:30 AM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:35 PM Kota Kinabalu | 1h53 | 1:28 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 6 | |||||
| SABARIAH EXPRESS | 11:30 AM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 9:07 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SABARIAH EXPRESS | 1:30 PM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 11:07 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DYANA EXPRESS | 7:30 PM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SABARIAH EXPRESS | 7:30 PM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SAIRAH EXPRESS | 7:30 PM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| TRANSTEDAR EXPRESS | 7:30 PM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
 OPTISJAYA EXPRESS | 7:30 PM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
 SRI MUTIARA EXPRESS | 7:30 PM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Executive(2+1) | 7:30 PM Kota Kinabalu | 9h00 | 4:30 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AMIN JAYA EXPRESS | 7:30 PM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Economy(2+2) | 8:00 PM Kota Kinabalu | 9h00 | 5:00 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| TUNGMA EXPRESS (KOTA KINABALU) | 8:00 PM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:37 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak
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Buses from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 174 miles (281 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 174 miles (281 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 53m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kunak, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
ParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
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