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 240 - RM 700 and takes 8h 36m.

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 21m and costs RM 550 - RM 1800.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Tanah Rata and Kota Kinabalu is 1752 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Tanah Rata to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kota Kinabalu?

There are 1242+ 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-Airport-IPHtaxi
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane IPH - BKI
6h 21m
RM 590–1,749
Bus to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
cheapest
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 14m
RM 243–777
Bus to Penang International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PEN - BKI
8h 41m
RM 267–677
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 36m
RM 246–698

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

11Weekly Planes

4h 52mAverage 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: 1,752.5 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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-Airport-IPH airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, walk to Terminal Sungai Nibong, take the line 102 bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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