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How to get fromSydney to Pulau Gayaby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Pulau Gaya by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SYD - BKI
    2. Take the ferry from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Gayaferry ferry
    14h 9m
    RM 912–2,429

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Gayaferry ferry
    18h 44m
    RM 1,497–3,720

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 835Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,794.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pulau Gaya, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Pulau Gaya. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu, then take the ferry to Pulau Gaya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Hamilton Station, walk to Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St, take the bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu, then take the ferry to Pulau Gaya.

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