What is the cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata?

The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata is to fly and train and bus which costs RM 220 - RM 550 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata?

The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 27m and costs RM 550 - RM 1500.

How far is it from Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Tanah Rata is 1753 km.

How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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

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 Ipoh, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ipoh (IPH)plane BKI - IPH
2. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi
6h 27m
RM 593–1,457
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane BKI - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
8h 50m
RM 228–509
Fly to Penang International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane BKI - PEN
2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
8h 32m
RM 269–730

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

49Weekly Planes

7h 22mAverage Duration

RM 342Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tanah Rata.

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Distance: 1,753.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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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