How far is it from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Timba Timba?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Pulau Timba Timba is 440 km.

How do I travel from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Timba Timba without a car?

The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Timba Timba without a car is to bus and ferry and travel which takes 14h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Timba Timba?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Timba Timba, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Pulau Timba Timba?

There are two+ hotels available in Pulau Timba Timba.

Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Timba Timba - 4 ways to travel via plane, and Minibus

There are 4 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Timba Timba by plane, bus, ferry, or unknown

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry, travel
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1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU)BKI - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mantabuan
4. Walk from Pulau Mantabuan to Pulau Timba Timba
6h 1m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Semporna
2. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mantabuan
3. Walk from Pulau Mantabuan to Pulau Timba Timba
14h 10m
Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry, travel
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)BKI - LDU
2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Semporna
3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mantabuan
4. Walk from Pulau Mantabuan to Pulau Timba Timba
7h 37m
Bus, Minibus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah
2. Take the bus from Tawau to Semporna
3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mantabuan
4. Walk from Pulau Mantabuan to Pulau Timba Timba
16h 17m

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

66Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

RM 95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.9 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Pulau Timba Timba, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Timba Timba. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, take the ferry to Pulau Mantabuan, then travel to Pulau Timba Timba. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Timba Timba via Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam, Semporna, Semporna Jetty, and Pulau Mantabuan in around 14h 10m.

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