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How to get fromMalacca to Kota Kinabaluby bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Malacca to Kota Kinabalu by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to KL International Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KUL - BKI
    6h 42m
    RM 322–973

  2. Bus to Senai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Johor Larkin Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane JHB - BKI
    8h 12m
    RM 405–877

  3. Bus, train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus bus
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SZB - BKI
    7h 21m
    RM 423–1,442

  4. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Casa del Rio Melaka to Bugis MRT Exit Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SIN - BKI
    9h 8m
    RM 443–1,094

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar168Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,771.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Malacca to Kota Kinabalu. However, you can take the bus to KL International Airport T2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Johor Larkin Terminal, walk to Larkin Sentral, take the bus to JB Sentral, take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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