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How to get fromKoh Rong to Kota Kinabaluby ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Koh Rong to Kota Kinabalu by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Sihanoukville, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Rong to Sihanouk Villeferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sihanoukville (KOS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KOS - BKI
    8h 29m
    RM 1,217–2,969

  2. Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Koh Rong to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    2. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SGN - BKI
    17h 34m
    RM 689–1,196

Sihanoukville (KOS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 743Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,513.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Koh Rong, Cambodia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Koh Rong to Kota Kinabalu. However, you can take the ferry to Sihanouk Ville, take the taxi to Sihanoukville (KOS) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ho Chi Minh, take the line 49 bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, walk to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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