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How to get fromLào Cai to Sabahby bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lào Cai to Sabah by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane HAN - BKI
    13h 39m
    RM 699–1,473

  2. Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KMG - BKI
    14h 51m
    RM 649–2,004

  3. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane HAN - SDK
    14h 37m
    RM 723–1,903

  4. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane HAN - TWU
    15h 11m
    RM 749–2,138

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRM 567Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,290.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 39m

What companies run services between Lào Cai, Vietnam and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Lào Cai to Sabah. However, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), then take the taxi to Sandakan.

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