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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Mount Kinabaluby plane, unknown, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Mount Kinabalu by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, travel

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    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SZB - BKI
    2. Walk from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Mount Kinabaluunknown unknown
    5h 50m

  2. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KUL - BKI
    3. Walk from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Mount Kinabaluunknown unknown
    6h 26m

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

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  • Distance: 1,723.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Mount Kinabalu. However, you can take the train to Kwasa Sentral, walk to Mrt Kwasa Sentral Pintu A, take the bus to Subang Skypark Terminal, walk to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then travel to Mount Kinabalu. 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 Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then travel to Mount Kinabalu.

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