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How to get fromBali to Kota Kinabaluby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Bali to Kota Kinabalu by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane DPS - BKI
    6h 21m
    RM 638–1,947

  2. Bus, train, ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sanur to Jemberbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jember to Wonokromotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianakferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Pontianak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    5. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar car
    6. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    4d 1h
    RM 545–688

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRM 393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,646.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Bali, Indonesia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours.

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