Buses to Lahad Datu
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Lahad Datu, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahad Datu to Sandakan | Malaysia | 94 km (58 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Lahad Datu to Tawau | Malaysia | 99 km (62 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu | Malaysia | 271 km (169 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| Lahad Datu to Miri | Malaysia | 486 km (302 mi) | about 8 h 58 min |
| Lahad Datu to Bintulu | Malaysia | 623 km (387 mi) | about 11 h 25 min |
| Lahad Datu to Sibu | Malaysia | 783 km (487 mi) | about 14 h 18 min |
| Lahad Datu to Kuching | Malaysia | 968 km (601 mi) | about 17 h 37 min |
| Lahad Datu to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm | Vietnam | 1,259 km (782 mi) | about 22 h 50 min |
| Lahad Datu to Cam Ranh | Vietnam | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 22 h 58 min |
| Lahad Datu to Nha Trang | Vietnam | 1,285 km (799 mi) | about 23 h 19 min |
| Lahad Datu to Phan Thiết | Vietnam | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 23 h 38 min |
| Lahad Datu to Ninh Hòa | Vietnam | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 23 h 43 min |
| Lahad Datu to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 26 h 5 min |
| Lahad Datu to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 26 h 59 min |
| Lahad Datu to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 25 h 51 min |
| Lahad Datu to Thuận An | Vietnam | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 26 h 2 min |
| Lahad Datu to Thủ Đức | Vietnam | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 25 h 52 min |
| Lahad Datu to Qui Nhon | Vietnam | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 25 h 16 min |
| Lahad Datu to Vũng Tàu | Vietnam | 1,373 km (853 mi) | about 24 h 53 min |
| Lahad Datu to Dĩ An | Vietnam | 1,431 km (889 mi) | about 25 h 55 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.