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

The cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to Kota Kinabalu is to bus and train and fly which costs RM 250 - RM 470 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to Kota Kinabalu is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs RM 550 - RM 1200.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Tanah Rata to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kota Kinabalu?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu.

Tanah Rata to Kota Kinabalu - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Kota Kinabalu by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi to Ipoh, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipoh (IPH)taxi
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane IPH - BKI
6h 50m
RM 580–1,150
Bus to Penang International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PEN - BKI
9h 21m
RM 237–727
Bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentralbus
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KUL - BKI
8h 58m
RM 254–464
Bus to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentralbus
2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SZB - BKI
9h 21m
RM 251–632

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

20Weekly Planes

5h 43mAverage Duration

RM 374Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 1,752.8 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Tanah Rata to Kota Kinabalu. However, you can take the taxi to Ipoh (IPH) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to KL Sentral, walk to KL Sentral, take the train to Klia T1, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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