The 15 Best Day Trips from Kota Kinabalu
Nearby Malaysia destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Labuan, Keningau, Bandar Labuan. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Labuan, Malaysia
120 km SW of Kota Kinabalu95,120 people - 2
Keningau, Malaysia
72 km S of Kota Kinabalu77,650 people - 3
Bandar Labuan, Malaysia
119 km SW of Kota Kinabalu54,752 people - 4
Sipitang, Malaysia
115 km SW of Kota Kinabalu39,300 people - 5
Kudat, Malaysia
131 km NE of Kota Kinabalu32,393 people - 6
Bandar Nabawan, Malaysia
111 km S of Kota Kinabalu31,807 people - 7
Tambunan, Malaysia
46 km SE of Kota Kinabalu29,294 people - 8
Lawas, Malaysia
144 km SW of Kota Kinabalu26,002 people - 9
Kuala Penyu, Malaysia
69 km SW of Kota Kinabalu24,200 people - 10
Ranau, Malaysia
65 km E of Kota Kinabalu19,294 people - 11
Papar, Malaysia
31 km SW of Kota Kinabalu19,278 people - 12
Beaufort, Malaysia
79 km SW of Kota Kinabalu15,855 people - 13
Kinarut, Malaysia
17 km S of Kota Kinabalu15,716 people - 14
Kota Belud, Malaysia
58 km NE of Kota Kinabalu12,825 people - 15
Kampung Kundassang, Malaysia
55 km E of Kota Kinabalu11,251 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Kota Kinabalu?
- Popular day trips from Kota Kinabalu include Labuan, Keningau, Bandar Labuan, Sipitang, Kudat. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Kota Kinabalu?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Kota Kinabalu. The closest is Kinarut, about 17 km S.
- How do you plan day trips from Kota Kinabalu?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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