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How to get fromSingapore Strait to Kota Kinabaluby ferry, subway, bus, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Singapore Strait to Kota Kinabalu by ferry, subway, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, subway, bus to Senai International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Kusu Island to Marina South Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Marina South Pier to Kranjisubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Kranji MRT Station to JB Custom Outbus bus
    4. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane JHB - BKI
    6h 45m
    RM 427–939

  2. Ferry to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kusu Island to Marina South Pierferry ferry
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SIN - BKI
    5h 45m
    RM 518–1,226

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,543.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Singapore Strait and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Singapore Strait to Kota Kinabalu. However, you can take the ferry to Marina South Pier, walk to Marina South Pier, take the subway to Kranji, walk to Kranji MRT Station, take the bus to JB Custom Out, walk to JB Sentral, take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Marina South Pier, walk to Marina South Pier, take the subway to Raffles Place, take the subway to Tanah Merah MRT, take the subway to Changi Airport, walk to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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