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How to get fromBrisbane to Kota Kinabaluby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane BNE - BKI
    14h 37m
    RM 1,472–3,195

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane OOL - BKI
    18h 25m
    RM 1,323–3,228

  3. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MCY - BKI
    22h 22m
    RM 1,525–3,830

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,459.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 37m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and five other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 3 times a day.

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