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How to get fromBengaluru to Kota Kinabaluby bus, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kota Kinabalu by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane BLR - BKI
    11h 37m
    RM 723–2,037

  2. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MAA - BKI
    15h 48m
    RM 681–2,105

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRM 721Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,328.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Bengaluru to Kota Kinabalu. However, you can take the bus to Kempegowda International Airport, walk to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chennai Central, walk to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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