Getting Around Sabah
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Sabah Airport information
Sabah is well connected domestically and internationally. The main gateway to Sabah is to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia provides direct flights direct from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital city.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) serves the city of Kota Kinabalu and the entire west coast of Sabah as well as the gateway to other cities on the east coast, namely Sandakan, Tawau, and Lahad Datu. Located 8km southwest of the city centre, KKIA is the second busiest airport in Malaysia.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) serves the city of Kota Kinabalu and the entire west coast of Sabah as well as the gateway to other cities on the east coast, namely Sandakan, Tawau, and Lahad Datu. Located 8km southwest of the city centre, KKIA is the second busiest airport in Malaysia.
Sabah Ground information
Visitors here can get around the city in taxis, buses or e-hailing services.
In Kota Kinabalu, to get a taxi, you will need to get to a Taxi stand, Mall or Hotel. City buses do not go by schedule but the long-distance buses do. To go around the city, e-hailing services would be a great choice, Grab being the main e-hailing service here. Maxim is another e-hailing service available here.
BUS STATIONS:
KK SENTRAL (SOUTH)
Membakut, Bongawan, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu, Sipitang, Brunei
INANAM BUS STATION (EAST COAST)
Sandakan, Tawau and Lahad Datu
PADANG MERDEKA(WEST COAST & INTERIOR)
Kudat, Kota Marudu, Pitas, Kundasang, Ranau, Tambunan, Keningau, Tenom
Long-distance taxis are also available.
In Kota Kinabalu, to get a taxi, you will need to get to a Taxi stand, Mall or Hotel. City buses do not go by schedule but the long-distance buses do. To go around the city, e-hailing services would be a great choice, Grab being the main e-hailing service here. Maxim is another e-hailing service available here.
BUS STATIONS:
KK SENTRAL (SOUTH)
Membakut, Bongawan, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu, Sipitang, Brunei
INANAM BUS STATION (EAST COAST)
Sandakan, Tawau and Lahad Datu
PADANG MERDEKA(WEST COAST & INTERIOR)
Kudat, Kota Marudu, Pitas, Kundasang, Ranau, Tambunan, Keningau, Tenom
Long-distance taxis are also available.
Sabah Boat information
Head on to JESSELTON POINT TERMINAL for boat transfer services to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park (Manukan/Sapi/Mamutik & Gaya islands), Sepanggar Island and also for ferry services to Labuan island.
Other transfer options to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is through SUTERA HARBOUR MARINA.
Guests staying at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa (STAR) can also access the marine park through the STAR Marina.
Other transfer options to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is through SUTERA HARBOUR MARINA.
Guests staying at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa (STAR) can also access the marine park through the STAR Marina.
Sabah Train information
Currently, the Sabah Railway Station only serves the west coast and interior of Sabah.
Tanjung Aru (KK) to Beaufort Etd 7:45am Eta 9:40am (Daily)
Beaufort to Tenom Etd 7:50am Eta 10:10an (Daily)
Tenom to Beaufort Etd 7:30am Eta 9:30am (Daily)
Beaufort to Tanjung Aru (KK) Etd 11am Eta 1pm (Daily)
Any further enquiries please contact Sabah State Railway Tel: 088 279 300/279 330 (Tanjung Aru Station) or Tel: 087 221 305 (Beaufort Station)
Tanjung Aru (KK) to Beaufort Etd 7:45am Eta 9:40am (Daily)
Beaufort to Tenom Etd 7:50am Eta 10:10an (Daily)
Tenom to Beaufort Etd 7:30am Eta 9:30am (Daily)
Beaufort to Tanjung Aru (KK) Etd 11am Eta 1pm (Daily)
Any further enquiries please contact Sabah State Railway Tel: 088 279 300/279 330 (Tanjung Aru Station) or Tel: 087 221 305 (Beaufort Station)
