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How to get fromSeoul to Sabahby train or plane

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

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  1. Train, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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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 11m
    RM 413–2,616

  2. Train, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane ICN - SDK
    10h 44m
    RM 687–2,046

  3. Train, fly to Tawau Airport

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane ICN - TWU
    10h 38m
    RM 863–2,481

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRM 343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,719.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Sabah. However, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), then take the taxi to Sandakan.

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