There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Bario by plane or car
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Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Bario Airport (BBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Bario is to drive which costs RM 310 - RM 460 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Bario is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs RM 180 - RM 800.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Bario is 263 km. The road distance is 826 km.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Bario, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kota Kinabalu to Bario is 826 km. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from Kota Kinabalu to Bario.
There are three+ hotels available in Bario.
What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Bario, Malaysia?
AirAsia and MASwings fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Bario Airport (BBN) twice daily.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bario Airport via Miri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 160–750
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bario Airport via Limbang, Miri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 240–1,600
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Bario Airport via Miri, Marudi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 160–750
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