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How to get fromSabah to Sapaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sabah to Sapa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane BKI - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    12h 44m
    $183–501

  2. Fly Tawau Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane TWU - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    16h 27m
    $191–514

  3. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane BKI - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    3. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar car
    15h 58m
    $193–548

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,316.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Sabah to Sapa. However, you can fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, then take the bus to HK Buslines, Sapa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tawau-Airport-TWU airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, then take the bus to HK Buslines, Sapa.

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