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How to get fromSydney to Kota Kinabaluby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SYD - BKI
    15h 54m
    RM 881–1,893

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane NTL - BKI
    29h 28m
    RM 1,459–3,578

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane SYD - BWN
    2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar car
    3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    18h 17m
    RM 1,425–3,693

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRM 795Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,786.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 54m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 4 times a day.

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