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How to Travel from

Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu

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Samarinda, Indonesia → Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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Four ways to Travel from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu

Composite routes from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kota
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.59–$407.61

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kota
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$280.23

Royal Brunei Airlines

Website:
flyroyalbrunei.com/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kota
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$343.92

Indonesia AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kota
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.01–$318.44

Bus operators

DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN)

Website:
facebook.com/pages/category/Travel-Company/Al-Baraka-Travel-Service-Sdn-Bhd-325856594569478/
Bus from Pontianak to Bandar
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.31

Sipitang Express

Phone:
088-751722
Website:
sipitangexpress.com.my/?route-destination
Bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to KK
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.00

Helda Travel

Phone:
+62 821-5291-2111
Website:
facebook.com/heldatourtravel
Bus from Samarinda to Balikpapan
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.69

Jahe Raya

Website:
web.facebook.com/POJahe-Raya-157373367646350/
Bus from Samarinda to Balikpapan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.13

Other operators

Pelni

Phone:
+62 811-1621-162
Website:
facebook.com/pelni162/
Other from Balikpapan to Surabaya
Ave. Duration:
40h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$34.39
Other from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianak
Ave. Duration:
2d 13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$30.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu is to bus and ferry which costs $152.17 - $173.91 and takes 5 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu is to bus and fly which takes 11h 10m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Samarinda and Kota Kinabalu is 927 km. The road distance is 1370 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu is 1370 km. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I stay near Kota Kinabalu?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu. Prices start at $27.73 per night.
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