What is the cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Sabah?

The cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Sabah is to train and drive and fly which costs RM 400 - RM 1500 and takes 15h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Sabah?

The fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Sabah is to bus and fly which takes 13h 39m and costs RM 470 - RM 1600.

How far is it from Surat Thani to Sabah?

The distance between Surat Thani and Sabah is 2098 km.

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Sabah?

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Surat Thani to Sabah, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Surat Thani and Sabah?

Sabah is 1h ahead of Surat Thani. It is currently 7:48 PM in Surat Thani and 8:48 PM in Sabah.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1067+ hotels available in Sabah.

Surat Thani to Sabah - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
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1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KBV - BKI
11h 8m
Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Koloktrain
2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car
3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KBR - BKI
15h 4m
RM 404–1,440
Bus, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Busbus
3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane HKT - BKI
13h 39m
RM 470–1,581
Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport
1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane KBV - SDK
11h 31m
Bus, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport
1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Busbus
3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane HKT - SDK
15h 42m
RM 514–1,511
Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Tawau Airport
1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KBV - TWU
11h 30m

Krabi Airport (KBV) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

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6h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,098.1 km
Duration: 11h 8m

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 Krabi Bus Terminal, walk to กระบี่, take the line 1 bus to แยกถนนอุตรกิจ;Utarakit Jungtion, walk to Krabi, take the bus to Krabi Airport, walk to Krabi Airport (KBV) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 1, take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI).

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