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How to get fromPattaya to Kota Kinabaluby bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Pattaya to Kota Kinabalu by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane BKK - BKI
    8h 51m
    RM 544–1,158

  2. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane DMK - BKI
    10h 14m
    RM 751–971

  3. Bus to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Utapao Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane UTP - BKI
    13h 28m
    RM 700–2,365

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
TicketRM 507Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,017.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Pattaya to Kota Kinabalu. However, you can take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mo Chit Bus Terminal, walk to สวนจตุจักร, take the bus to ตรงข้ามตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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