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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Cameron Highlandsby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Cameron Highlands by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Ipoh, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane BKI - IPH
    2. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Cameron Highlandstaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    RM 1,063–1,657

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKI - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 42m
    RM 369–1,079

  3. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane BKI - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Kampartrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kampar to Cameron Highlandstaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    RM 569–1,569

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 891Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,754 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Cameron Highlands, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Cameron Highlands. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Ipoh (IPH), then take the taxi to Cameron Highlands. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the line 102 bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, walk to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal.

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