Tenom Getting there & around

Getting there & away

Local transport

Taxi

Taxis congregate at a rank on the west side of the padang. Share-taxis also make the run to Keningau (RM7), Ranau (RM25) and KK (RM30). Early morning is the best time to catch one.

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Land

Bus

Minivans park around the padang (field), opposite the Hotel Sri Perdana and near the post office; when they’re ready to go, they cruise up and down the street drumming up business. Most are going to Keningau (RM6, one hour), but some go to KK (RM20, three to four hours). There are also regular services to Tambunan (RM12, two hours). An express bus to KK (RM20, 3½ hours) leaves daily from near the train station at 7am, 8am, noon and 4pm.

Train

Tenom Train station (735514) is just south of the padang. In practical terms the train is usually the least useful form of transport going, but here it’s the only way to head west without backtracking all the way to KK, and the 2½-hour trip to Beaufort (economy/1st class RM2.75/8.35), following the course of Sungai Padas, is the one section that’s scenic enough to be well worth your time. Bring lots to eat and drink, as delays and cancellations are common, especially if there’s been heavy rain.

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