What is the cheapest way to get from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest way to get from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which costs RM 140 - RM 420 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

The fastest way to get from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs RM 140 - RM 420.

How far is it from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu is 818 km. The road distance is 1204.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu without a car is to bus which takes 27h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

The best way to get from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs RM 140 - RM 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 12m.

Can I drive from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is 1204 km. It takes approximately 16h 3m to drive from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I stay near Kota Kinabalu?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu.

Kuching to Kota Kinabalu - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KCH - BKI
1h 40m
RM 147–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus
2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Limbangbus
4. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
27h 12m
Drive 1,204.2 km
1. Drive from Kuching to Kota Kinabalucar 1,204.2 km
16h 3m
RM 195–282
Bus via Lawas
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus
2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Lawasbus
4. Take the bus from Lawas to KK Sentralbus
32h 30m
Bus via Sarikei
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Sarikeibus
2. Take the bus from Sarikei to Bintulubus
3. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Lawasbus
5. Take the bus from Lawas to KK Sentralbus
33h 25m

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

64Weekly Planes

1h 57mAverage Duration

RM 96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

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Distance: 818 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu via Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, and Limbang in around 27h 12m.

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