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There are 4 ways to get from Sabah to Pattaya by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane BKI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 53m
    ฿4,685–8,914

  2. Fly Sandakan Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SDK - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 12m
    ฿4,900–14,528

  3. Fly Tawau Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane TWU - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 51m
    ฿6,141–17,814

  4. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane BKI - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 25m
    ฿5,137–14,765

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,495Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,010.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Pattaya, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sabah to Pattaya. However, you can fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station.

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