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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Pulau Samosirby plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Samosir by plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Kuala Namu International Airport, drive, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane BKI - KNO
    2. Drive from Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO to Ajibatacar car
    3. Take the carferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    8h 45m
    Rp 2,419,987–8,184,348

  2. Fly to Silangit Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane BKI - DTB
    2. Drive from Silangit Airport (DTB) to Ajibatacar car
    3. Take the carferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    16h 38m
    Rp 3,675,987–11,475,348

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,014,699Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Samosir.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,116.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Samosir. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), drive to Ajibata, take the car ferry to Tomok, then drive to Simanindo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Silangit Airport (DTB), drive to Ajibata, take the car ferry to Tomok, then drive to Pulau Samosir.

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