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How to get fromTaichung to Kota Kinabaluby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly from Taichung Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Taichung Airport (RMQ) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane RMQ - BKI
    8h 16m
    RM 778–2,538

  2. Train to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 台中 to 桃園train train
    2. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane TPE - BKI
    7h 22m
    RM 436–559

  3. Train to Kao-Hsiung International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 台中 to 左營train train
    2. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KHH - BKI
    10h 6m
    RM 616–1,743

Taichung Airport (RMQ) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 795Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,125.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Taichung, Taiwan and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

HK Express and AirAsia fly from Taichung Airport (RMQ) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 3 times a day.

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