How to get fromSabah to Malangby plane, train, bus, car or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sabah to Malang by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Juanda International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane BKI - SUB
2. Take the train from Bangil to Malangtrain
9h 52m
Rp 1,907,853–3,588,279
Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)plane BKI - MLG
7h 51m
Rp 1,769,884–6,318,925
Bus, drive, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
2. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Pontianakbus
4. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry
5. Take the train from Gubeng to Malangtrain
3d 15h
Rp 2,142,426–2,527,426
Ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly to Juanda International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry
2. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane TRK - SUB
3. Take the train from Bangil to Malangtrain
11h 20m
Rp 2,591,333–1,093,647,859

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Juanda International Airport (SUB) flights

27Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

Rp 1,144,247Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sabah to Malang.

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Distance: 1,618.2 km
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Malang, Indonesia?

Malindo Airways, Batik Air, and five other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) 3 times a day.

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Malang(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Malang is an inland city in the Indonesian province of East Java. It has a history dating back to the age of Singhasari Kingdom. It is the second most populous city in the province, with a population of 820,043 at the 2010 Census and 843,810 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 846,126 (comprising 420,897 males and 425,229 females). The Malang Metropolitan area (Greater Malang) was home to 3,663,691 inhabitants in 2010, spread across two cities (Malang itself and Batu) and 22 districts (21 in Malang Regency and one in Pasuruan Regency). Malang is the third largest city by economy in East Java, after Surabaya and Kediri, with an estimated 2016 GDP at Rp. 44.30 trillion.

Things to do in Malang

Purwodadi Botanical Garden(Opens in a new window)

Purwodadi Botanical Garden is a research centre in Purwodadi, Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia. It has an area of 85 ha and more than 10,000 types of trees and many plant collections. Callus cultures of Agave amaniensis by Setia Dewi were taken in 1988.

Kidal Temple(Opens in a new window)

Kidal (Indonesian: Candi Kidal) is a Hindu temple built under the Singhasari dynasty. It is situated in the Rejokidal village in the Tumpang district of East Java, approximately 20 km east of Malang. The temple was built around 1248 and restored in the 1990s. The temple is composed of three levels that are situated on a raised platform. At the foot of the temple, three Javanese masks depict the story of Garuda. The temple may have encased an image of Shiva depicted by the portrait of the Singhasari king, Anusapati.

Places to stay in Malang

Hotel Tugu Malang(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

The Shalimar Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Kertanegara Premium Guest House(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Hotel Santika Premiere Malang(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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