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

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Cameron Highlands by plane, taxi, or bus

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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
    6h 8m
    RM 913–1,757

  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 32m
    RM 359–1,479

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 717Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,754 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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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