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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Tibetby plane, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tibet by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane BKI - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    11h 31m
    ¥2,380–9,091

  2. Fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane BKI - LZY
    2. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain train
    15h 30m
    ¥3,074–11,266

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,773.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Tibet. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), take the taxi to Nyingchi Station, take the train to Lhasa, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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