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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Pattaniby plane, bus, or tram

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

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, Mini Bus

    best
    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
    ฿4,154–14,518

  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
    ฿3,297–9,965

  3. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, Minivan

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane BKI - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    11h
    ฿3,530–16,687

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

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    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
    12h 43m
    ฿5,968–11,681

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,774Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,873.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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 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. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Taman Seri Pengkalan Chepa, take the bus to Stesen Bas Kota Bharu, take the bus to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjang, take the bus to Yala, take the bus to Pattani Bus Station, then take the taxi to Pattani.

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