How to get fromSeoul to Kota Kinabaluby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu by train, plane, or bus

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Train to Incheon International Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane ICN - BKI
8h 17m
RM 493–3,841
Fly from Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane GMP - BKI
10h 19m
RM 576–1,634
Train, bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gimhae Int'l Airportbus
3. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PUS - BKI
10h 23m
RM 906–1,757
Train to Daegu International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane TAE - BKI
12h 13m
RM 1,098–2,539

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

41Weekly Planes

7h 46mAverage Duration

RM 533Cheapest 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) 4 times a week.

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Tuaran districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including the Penampang and Putatan districts had a population of 731,406.

Places to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Marina Court Luxury Penthouse(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hilton Kota Kinabalu(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Magellan Sutera Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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