Rome2Rio

How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Kuala Besutby plane, bus, or taxi

Find Transport to Kuala Besut

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Besut by plane, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane BKI - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4h 58m
    RM 473–1,757

  2. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane BKI - TGG
    2. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    RM 733–1,537

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 339Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Besut.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,596.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Kuala Besut, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Besut. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, then take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), walk to Kuala Trengganu Airport, take the shuttle to Merang Jetty, then take the taxi to Kuala Besut.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, Need to know: Greyhound, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.