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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Sukauby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sukau by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sandakan Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane BKI - SDK
    2. Take the taxi from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sukautaxi taxi
    2h 34m
    RM 303–477

  2. Drive  356.9 km

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    1. Drive from Kota Kinabalu to Sukaucar car 356.9 km
    4h 41m
    RM 61–88

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Sandakan to Sukautaxi taxi
    9h 23m
    RM 276–356

  4. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane BKI - LDU
    2. Take the taxi from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sukautaxi taxi
    2h 49m
    RM 483–1,767

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration46 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Sukau, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Sukau. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), then take the taxi to Sukau. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam, take the bus to Sandakan, then take the taxi to Sukau.

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