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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$17
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$17
Fastest journey on Sep 21
9 h
Average journey duration on Sep 21
9 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 21
15
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 $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 15 buses from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak, including 15 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct buses cover the 281 km distance in an average of 9 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Mon, Sep 21 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$171One-way0 transfers
OPTISJAYA EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$171One-way0 transfers
SABARIAH EXPRESS11:30 AM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)9:07 PMKunak$171One-way0 transfers
SAIRAH EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$171One-way0 transfers- SABARIAH EXPRESS1:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)11:07 PMKunak$171One-way0 transfers
Economy(2+2)8:00 PM9h00Kota Kinabalu5:00 AMKunak$181One-way0 transfers- DYANA EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$171One-way0 transfers
- OPTISJAYA EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$171One-way0 transfers
- SABARIAH EXPRESS11:30 AM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)9:07 PMKunak$171One-way0 transfers
- SAIRAH EXPRESS7:30 PM9h37Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam)5:07 AMKunak$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Kota Kinabalu to Kunak
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a flight costs an average of $34.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Kunak take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 9h 37m versus 8h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Sabariah Express, Dyana Express, TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu), Sri Mutiara Express, Amin Jaya Express, TransTedar Express, Sairah Express, OPTISJAYA EXPRESS.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sabariah Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Amin Jaya Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sairah Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sabariah Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Amin Jaya | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator TransTedar Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Sri Mutiara Luxury Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Sabariah Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:07PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Dyana Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator OPTISJAYA EXPRESS | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator TransTedar Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sairah Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sri Mutiara Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sabariah Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Amin Jaya Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sri Mutiara Luxury Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu) | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:37AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu) | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:37AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Amin Jaya Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:28AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Kota Kinabalu to Kunak bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kota Kinabalu to Kunak buses for tomorrow, Monday, September 21. 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 | |
| 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 | |
 AMIN JAYA EXPRESS | 7:30 AM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:07 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | |
| OPTISJAYA 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 | |
| AMIN JAYA 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 | |
 TRANSTEDAR 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 | |
| TUNGMA EXPRESS (KOTA KINABALU) | 8:00 PM Kota Kinabalu (Bus Terminal Inanam) | 9h37 | 5:37 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Economy(2+2) | 8:00 PM Kota Kinabalu | 9h00 | 5:00 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 12 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 12 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 9h 37m.
Distance 174 miles (281 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 9h 37m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Bus providers: Sabariah Express, Amin Jaya Express, Dyana Express, TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu), Sri Mutiara Express, TransTedar Express, Sairah Express, OPTISJAYA EXPRESS from Kota Kinabalu to KunakYou can travel by bus between Kota Kinabalu to Kunak with Sabariah Express, Amin Jaya Express, Dyana Express, TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu), Sri Mutiara Express, TransTedar Express, Sairah Express, OPTISJAYA EXPRESS for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Sairah Express
TransTedar Express
Sabariah Express
Sri Mutiara Express
Dyana Express
Amin Jaya Express
TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu)
OPTISJAYA EXPRESS
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.
- Sairah Express
- Wheelchair access available
- assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
- Sabariah Express
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu)
- Luggage included
- bulky luggage may incur an extra charge.
- Sri Mutiara Express
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Sabariah Express
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu)
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Amin Jaya Express
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kota Kinabalu to Kunak
Most Kota Kinabalu to Kunak buses use the Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) to Kunak station pair. Use this guide to compare Kota Kinabalu and Kunak bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Kota Kinabalu station do buses to Kunak leave from?
Getting to Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) from Kota Kinabalu city centre
Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) is 4 km from Kota Kinabalu city centre. Public transport options include:
Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) bus station facilities and services
Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food stalls and small restaurants available within terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available in terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam): Wheelchair accessible.
Which Kunak station do buses from Kota Kinabalu arrive at?
Getting to Kunak from Kunak city centre
Kunak is 20 km from Kunak city centre. Public transport options include:
Kunak bus station facilities and services
Kunak has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kunak.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kunak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kunak: Basic ramps available.
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