Means of transport Kota Kinabalu

Created in 1896, this historic railway line was reopened in 2011 for tourism purposes. It runs from Kota Kinabalu to Papar, via Putatan, Kinarut and Kawang, a little over forty kilometers on board carriages pulled by a superb Vulcan steam locomotive. The round trip takes 4h30, with two stops for interesting sights: the Tian Shi temple in Kinarut and the Papar market. A conventional train makes the same journey at a lower cost.

Kota Kinabalu has several bus terminals, depending on the direction the buses take.

The Northern Bus Terminal on Jalan Undan serves Sabah's remote east coast and the towns of Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Semporna and Tawau.

For towns in the west and interior of the state (Kudat, Kota Belud...), buses leave from Padang Merdeka in the city center.

For towns in southern Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei, buses leave from the City Park Bus Terminal opposite the High Court Building.