Rome2Rio

How to get fromManado to Kota Kinabaluby plane, car, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Kota Kinabalu

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Manado to Kota Kinabalu by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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 to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MDC - BKI
    7h 45m
    RM 1,145–1,854

  2. Drive, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manado to Bitungcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Bitung to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianakferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Pontianak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    5. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar car
    6. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    7d 1h
    RM 678–809

  3. Fly to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane MDC - BWN
    2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar car
    3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    13h 33m
    RM 1,089–3,454

  4. Fly to Miri Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Miri Airport (MYY)plane plane MDC - MYY
    2. Drive from Miri Airport (MYY) to Kota Kinabalucar car
    16h 43m
    RM 1,085–3,069

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 831Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Manado to Kota Kinabalu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,119 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

Batik Air, Indonesia AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) once daily.

Airlines
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 Getting to Milan from the airport, Need to know: Jadrolinija, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.