4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lahad Datu to Kunak
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lahad Datu to Kunak is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lahad Datu to Kunak will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lahad Datu for Kunak on Tue, May 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 59 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.
Economy(2+2)4:01 AM0h59Lahad Datu5:00 AMKunak$41One-way0 transfers
Executive(2+1)3:30 PM1h00Lahad Datu4:30 PMKunak$61One-way0 transfers- Executive(2+1)3:30 PM1h30Lahad Datu5:00 PMKunak$61One-way0 transfers
- Economy(2+2)4:01 AM0h59Lahad Datu5:00 AMKunak$41One-way0 transfers
- Executive(2+1)3:30 PM1h00Lahad Datu4:30 PMKunak$61One-way0 transfers
- Executive(2+1)3:30 PM1h30Lahad Datu5:00 PMKunak$61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Lahad Datu to Kunak
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lahad Datu to Kunak among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (59m by bus vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $4 (€4) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Sida Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Lahad Datu to Kunak Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sri Mutiara Luxury Express | Departure Time 04:01AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Amin Jaya | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sri Mutiara Luxury Express | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Lahad Datu to Kunak bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lahad Datu to Kunak buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:01 PM Lahad Datu | 0h59 | 9:00 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
| Economy(2+2) | 4:01 AM Lahad Datu | 0h59 | 5:00 AM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Executive(2+1) | 3:30 PM Lahad Datu | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Executive(2+1) | 3:30 PM Lahad Datu | 1h30 | 5:00 PM Kunak | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Lahad Datu to Kunak
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Buses from Lahad Datu to Kunak run on average 3 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 59m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Sida Express from Lahad Datu to KunakYou can travel by bus between Lahad Datu to Kunak with Sida Express for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lahad Datu to Kunak
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