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Can I go to Brunei from Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling in a day from Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah state in Malaysia to Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, or vice-versa, can be easily done by flying, driving, taking boats or by catching buses or taxis.
How do you get to Brunei from Sabah?
The best way to get from Sabah to Brunei is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs RM 30 – RM 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 100 and takes 7h 13m.
How do you get to Brunei?
Getting to Brunei by boat The main port is Muara. Water taxis link Bandar Seri Begawan with the Malaysian towns of Limbang and Lawas. Car ferries connect Muara’s Serasa Ferry Terminal with Menumbok and Pulau Labuan, both in Malaysia.
How safe is Kota Kinabalu?
Crime rates in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
| Level of crime | 54.77 | Moderate |
|---|---|---|
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | 61.11 | High |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 60.60 | High |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 53.97 | Moderate |
| Worries car stolen | 52.44 | Moderate |
Is Brunei safe to travel?
OVERALL RISK : LOW. Brunei is considered to be the safest destination for tourists in Southeast Asia with supper small crime rates, besides theft, but still, one is advised to use their common sense for not getting into trouble.
How do I get from Brunei to Borneo?
To take the ferry from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu you’ll need to first go to Labuan Island. Take bus number 38 from the bus station at Bandar Seri Begawan to the last stop. The journey takes about 45 minutes. From there a free shuttle will take passengers to the ferry terminal.
How do I get from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei?
As I mentioned above, you need to take 2 ferries to cross from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei. The 1st ferry is from Kota Kinabalu (Jesselton Point) to Labuan. Then you need to switch to another ferry at Labuan to Muara (Brunei).
Can you drink tap water in Kota Kinabalu?
Tap water in Kota Kinabalu does not meet with acceptable purity standards. In addition, purchased water may consist of broken seals. Make sure you inspect the seals before making any purchases from a local store.
How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei?
There are several ways in which you can make the journey between Kota Kinabalu and Bandar Seri Begawan . The fastest and most comfortable, but also the most expensive, Royal Brunei Airlines [1] operates one or two daily roundtrip services between Kota Kinabalu and Bandar Seri Begawan. The flight takes about 40 minutes.
Is there a ferry from Labuan to Kota Kinabalu?
The only regular access to Kota Kinabalu by sea is from Labuan. The ferry service takes about 3 hours and there are two services from Labuan every day: 8.30am and 1.00pm. From Labuan, you can continue on to Bandar Seri Begawan in one day if you get an early start. A package ticket to Brunei costs RM56.
Where is Kota Kinabalu located in the world?
Kota Kinabalu. Generally referred to as KK, it is located on the west coast of Sabah within the West Coast Division. KK is the largest city in the state in Sabah and is the main gateway into the island of Borneo.
Which is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?
The fastest and most comfortable, but also the most expensive, Royal Brunei Airlines [1] operates one or two daily roundtrip services between Kota Kinabalu and Bandar Seri Begawan. The flight takes about 40 minutes. Malaysia Airlines [2] also operates three flights per week in both directions between Kota Kinabalu and Bandar Seri Begawan.