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How to get fromDongguan to Sabahby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Dongguan to Sabah by train or plane

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  1. Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Take the train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane CAN - BKI
    7h 7m
    RM 401–598

  2. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take the train from Dongguan Station to Shenzhen Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane HKG - BKI
    7h
    RM 408–1,053

  3. Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport

    1. Take the train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane CAN - TWU
    8h 5m
    RM 541–1,713

  4. Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take the train from Humen to Futian Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SZX - BKI
    7h 50m
    RM 465–1,529

  5. Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the train from Humen to Futian Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane SZX - SDK
    12h 3m
    RM 519–1,659

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,072.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Dongguan, China and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Dongguan to Sabah. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Guangdong Dongguan, walk to Dongguan Station, take the train to Guangzhou East, walk to Guangzhou East, take the line 3 subway to Guangzhou Airport South, walk to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can take the line 2 subway to Guangdong Dongguan, walk to Dongguan Station, take the train to Shenzhen Station, walk to Lo Wu Station, take the subway to Sheung Shui Station, walk to Sheung Shui Terminus, take the bus to Airport Terminal 1, walk to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI).

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