What is the cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Longyearbyen?

The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Longyearbyen is to bus and drive and fly which costs $1,500 - $4,000 and takes 32h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Longyearbyen?

The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Longyearbyen is to bus and drive and fly which takes 32h 51m and costs $1,500 - $4,000.

How far is it from Kota Kinabalu to Longyearbyen?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Longyearbyen is 10001 km.

How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Longyearbyen?

It takes approximately 32h 51m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Longyearbyen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Longyearbyen?

Longyearbyen is 6h behind Kota Kinabalu. It is currently 5:15 AM in Kota Kinabalu and 11:15 PM in Longyearbyen.

Where can I stay near Longyearbyen?

There are 19+ hotels available in Longyearbyen.

Kota Kinabalu to Longyearbyen - one way to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There is 1 way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Longyearbyen by bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
2. Drive from Limbang to Brunei International Airport (BWN)car
3. Fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane BWN - LYR
32h 51m
$1,524–3,936

Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

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24h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 10,000.8 km
Duration: 32h 51m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Longyearbyen, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Longyearbyen. However, you can take the bus to Limbang, drive to Brunei International Airport (BWN) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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