Rome2Rio

How to get fromMalang to Kota Kinabaluby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

Find Transport to Kota Kinabalu

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Malang to Kota Kinabalu by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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 from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MLG - BKI
    21h 23m
    RM 940–3,049

  2. Train, ferry, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Malang to Gubengtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianakferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Pontianak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    4. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar car
    5. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    3d 15h
    RM 470–600

  3. Train to Juanda International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Malang to Bangiltrain train
    2. Fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SUB - BKI
    11h 17m
    RM 532–1,833

Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRM 942Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Malang to Kota Kinabalu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,604.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 23m

What companies run services between Malang, Indonesia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Batik Air, Indonesia AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) twice daily.

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 to the UK: What do I need to know?, Travelling by boat in Italy, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.