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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Pulau Bintanby plane, ferry, bus, car, subway, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Bintan by plane, ferry, bus, car, subway, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane BKI - BTH
    2. Take the ferry from Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 21m
    Rp 3,456,618–5,893,549

  2. Bus, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus bus
    2. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar car
    3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Pontianakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijangferry ferry
    3d 10h
    Rp 2,090,771–2,418,271

  3. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane BKI - SIN
    2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telaniferry ferry
    6h 24m
    Rp 2,878,372–6,286,303

  4. Fly to Senai International Airport, subway, line 35 bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane BKI - JHB
    2. Take the subway from Jurong East to Bedoksubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Bedok Stn Exit B to Tanah Merah Ferry Terbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telaniferry ferry
    5. Take the taxi from Bandar Bentan Telani to Pulau Bintantaxi taxi
    8h 20m
    Rp 2,491,618–5,234,549

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,824,008Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,520.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Pulau Bintan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Bintan. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH), drive to Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal, then drive to Pulau Bintan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Bintan via Limbang, Bandar Seri Begawan, Pontianak, Pontianak, and Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang in around 3d 10h.

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