How far is it from Kuching to Mount Kinabalu?

The distance between Kuching and Mount Kinabalu is 870 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuching to Mount Kinabalu without a car is to bus and Minibus and travel which takes 31h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Kuching to Mount Kinabalu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Kinabalu?

There are 152+ hotels available in Mount Kinabalu.

Kuching to Mount Kinabalu - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and Minibus

There are 2 ways to get from Kuching to Mount Kinabalu by plane, unknown, or bus

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1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KCH - BKI
2. Walk from Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKI to Mount Kinabaluunknown
2h 44m
Bus, Minibus, travel
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
5. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran to Kinabalu Parkbus
6. Walk from Kinabalu Park to Mount Kinabaluunknown
31h 33m

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

64Weekly Planes

1h 59mAverage Duration

RM 103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kuching to Mount Kinabalu.

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Distance: 869.8 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Mount Kinabalu. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then travel to Mount Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuching to Mount Kinabalu via Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Limbang, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran, and Kinabalu Park in around 31h 33m.

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