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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Tanah Rataby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Ipoh, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane BKI - IPH
    2. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi taxi
    6h 47m
    RM 913–1,757

  2. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane BKI - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 52m
    RM 284–987

  3. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKI - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 32m
    RM 299–1,379

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRM 658Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,753.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Ipoh (IPH), then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the line 102 bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, walk to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal.

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