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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Pattaniby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Pattani by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, drive, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane BKI - KBR
    2. Drive from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sungai Kolokcar car
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Pattanitrain train
    7h 16m
    ฿4,077–13,825

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus, Mini Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKI - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 18m
    ฿3,289–11,956

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, Mini Bus

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKI - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 10m
    ฿4,752–16,515

  4. Fly to Alor Setar, train, Minivan, Mini Bus

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 17m
    ฿5,712–11,865

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,742Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,741.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Pattani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Pattani. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), drive to Sungai Kolok, take the train to Pattani, then take the taxi to Pattani. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, take the bus to Central Festival Hat Yai, walk to Hat Yai Bus Station, take the bus to Pattani Bus Station, then take the taxi to Pattani.

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