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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Kalabakanby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Kalabakan by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane BKI - TWU
    2. Take the taxi from Tawau-Airport-TWU to Kalabakantaxi taxi
    2h 55m
    RM 343–527

  2. Drive 356.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kota Kinabalu to Kalabakancar car 356.8 km
    5h 19m
    RM 61–88

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kalabakantaxi taxi
    12h 42m
    RM 255–318

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Kalabakan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Kalabakan. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then take the taxi to Kalabakan. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah then take the taxi to Kalabakan.

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