There are 2 ways to get from Pattaya to Kota Kinabalu by bus or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane BKK - BKI
8h 41mRM 544–1,158Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane DMK - BKI
10h 14mRM 522–1,570
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pattaya to Kota Kinabalu is to bus and fly which costs RM 500 - RM 1200 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Pattaya to Kota Kinabalu is to bus and fly which takes 8h 41m and costs RM 500 - RM 1200.
The distance between Pattaya and Kota Kinabalu is 2017 km.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Pattaya to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.
Kota Kinabalu is 1h ahead of Pattaya. It is currently 1:34 PM in Pattaya and 2:34 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
There are 1136+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu.
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 Chatuchak Park, take the bus to Opposite Talad Mai Donmueang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 470–1,500
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,900
- Website
- flyroyalbrunei.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Bandar Seri Begawan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 470–1,500
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,100
- Website
- hkexpress.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,500
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,500
- Phone
- +66 2 747 4307
- [email protected]
- Website
- Roong Reuang Coach
Bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Roong Reuang Coach
- [email protected]
- Website
- T Tour Transport
Bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–45
- Schedules at
- T Tour Transport
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