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How to get fromThailand to Kota Kinabaluby plane, train, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Kota Kinabalu by plane, train, tram, or car

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  1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane BKK - BKI
    7h 42m
    RM 877–1,432

  2. Fly from Hat Yai

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    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane HDY - BKI
    7h 48m
    RM 407–1,532

  3. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane AOR - BKI
    8h 32m
    RM 643–1,574

  4. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane DMK - BKI
    8h 1m
    RM 513–1,529

  5. Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai 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
    8h 27m
    RM 461–1,866

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,929.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Thailand and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Royal Brunei Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours.

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