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

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There are 3 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 49m

  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

  3. Train to Senai International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Jb Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane JHB - BKI
    3. Walk from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Mount Kinabaluunknown unknown
    9h 36m

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRM 374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,723.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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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