There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Samarinda by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Samarinda is to drive which costs Rp2700000 - Rp4000000 and takes 20h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Samarinda is to fly and bus which takes 10h 10m and costs Rp4000000 - Rp6500000.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Samarinda is 924 km. The road distance is 1363.1 km.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Samarinda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kota Kinabalu to Samarinda is 1363 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Kota Kinabalu to Samarinda.
There are 56+ hotels available in Samarinda.
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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rp 3,100,000–9,500,000
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rp 2,500,000–8,500,000
- Website
- flyroyalbrunei.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Bandar Seri Begawan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- Rp 2,400,000–7,500,000
- Website
- garuda-indonesia.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Soekarno–Hatta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rp 3,300,000–10,000,000
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- Rp 4,000,000–15,000,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.