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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Pattayaby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Pattaya by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane BKI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 16m
    ฿4,777–9,501

  2. Fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane plane BKI - UTP
    2. Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus bus
    10h 36m
    ฿7,427–24,551

  3. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane BKI - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 18m
    ฿5,944–8,101

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,018.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Pattaya. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP), walk to Utapao Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Bus Terminal.

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