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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Samarindaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Samarinda by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane BKI - BPN
    2. Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus bus
    11h 36m
    Rp 4,178,743–6,711,697

  2. Drive 1,363.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kota Kinabalu to Samarindacar car 1,363.1 km
    20h 32m
    Rp 2,695,216–3,893,089

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,282,481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 924.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Samarinda. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), take the taxi to Balikpapan, then take the bus to Samarinda. Alternatively, you can drive from Kota Kinabalu to Samarinda in around 20h 32m.

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