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How to get fromCanberra to Kota Kinabaluby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Kota Kinabalu by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane CBR - BKI
    14h 38m
    RM 1,227–3,340

  2. Bus, train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MEL - BKI
    18h 57m
    RM 1,266–3,131

  3. Bus to Merimbula Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MIM - BKI
    28h 46m
    RM 1,388–3,621

  4. Fly Canberra International Airport to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane CBR - BWN
    2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar car
    3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    19h 16m
    RM 1,654–4,414

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,763 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 3 times a day.

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