Rome2Rio

How to get fromSurat Thani to Sabahby bus, plane, train, or car

Find Transport to Sabah

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Surat Thani to Sabah by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surat City Agricural Market 2 to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane HKT - BKI
    11h 45m
    RM 496–1,506

  2. Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car car
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KBR - BKI
    14h 27m
    RM 408–1,244

  3. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Mcdonaldbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KBV - BKI
    11h 4m
    RM 478–1,573

  4. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Surat City Agricural Market 2 to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane HKT - SDK
    13h 48m
    RM 590–1,536

  5. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Mcdonaldbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KBV - SDK
    11h 17m
    RM 572–1,603

  6. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Tawau Airport

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Mcdonaldbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KBV - TWU
    11h 26m
    RM 668–1,938

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRM 395Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Surat Thani to Sabah.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,180.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 45m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Surat Thani to Sabah. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ao Nang Mcdonald, walk to Ban Aonang, take the bus to Krabi Airport, walk to Krabi Airport (KBV) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI).

Airlines
Train operators
Bus 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 How to get from JFK to New York City, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.