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How to get fromSeoul to Kota Kinabaluby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu by train or plane

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  1. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane ICN - BKI
    8h 17m
    RM 434–2,642

  2. Fly from Gimpo International Airport

    1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane GMP - BKI
    9h 59m
    RM 726–1,835

  3. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Dongdaegu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane TAE - BKI
    11h 33m
    RM 1,157–2,753

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,726.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Air Busan and Korean Air fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) twice daily.

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