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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Joloby train, plane, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Jolo by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Train, fly to Zamboanga International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane KUL - ZAM
    3. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    15h
    ₱10,057–28,521

  2. Train, fly to Pagadian, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Pagadian (PAG)plane plane KUL - PAG
    3. Take the bus from Pagadian City to Zamboangabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    22h 34m
    ₱8,577–24,241

  3. Train, fly to Sandakan Airport, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KUL - SDK
    3. Take the carferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    27h 25m
    ₱8,837–21,991

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₱9,075Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,518.7 km
  • Duration: 15h

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Jolo, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Jolo. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), take the taxi to Zamboanga, then take the ferry to Jolo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Pagadian (PAG), take the taxi to Pagadian City, take the bus to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, then take the ferry to Jolo.

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