Rome2Rio

How to get fromKota Samarahan to Sabahby plane, bus, car, train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Sabah

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Kota Samarahan to Sabah by plane, bus, car, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KCH - BKI
    1h 45m
    RM 290–895

  2. Drive 1,100.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kota Samarahan to Kota Kinabalucar car 1,100.8 km
    14h 58m
    RM 187–269

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    3. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar car
    4. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    21h 34m

  4. Fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KCH - SDK
    3h 43m
    RM 534–1,075

  5. Fly to Tawau Airport

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KCH - TWU
    4h 28m
    RM 630–1,260

  6. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    3. Drive from Malay Technology Museum to Lawascar car
    4. Take the bus from Lawas to Beaufortbus bus
    5. Take the train from Beaufort Station to Sembulan Stationtrain train
    21h 55m

  7. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Serasa Ferry Terminal to Labuancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Labuan to Menumbokcarferry car ferry
    5. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Menumbok to KK Sentralbus bus
    28h 39m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Lawasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lawas to KK Sentralbus bus
    29h 54m

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRM 217Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kota Samarahan to Sabah.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 825.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Kota Samarahan, Malaysia and Sabah, Malaysia?

AirAsia and MASwings fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kota Samarahan to KK Sentral via Kuching, Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, and Lawas in around 29h 54m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

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 Travelling around the UAE, Need to know: Eurostar, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers