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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Fly from Taichung Airport
best
1. Fly from Taichung Airport (RMQ) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane RMQ - BKI
8h 1m
RM 628–1,938
Train to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from 台中 to 桃園train
2. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane TPE - BKI
7h 22m
RM 436–709
Train to Kao-Hsiung International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 台中 to 左營train
2. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KHH - BKI
9h 21m
RM 666–1,743

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

14Weekly Planes

8h 12mAverage Duration

RM 613Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Taichung to Kota Kinabalu.

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Distance: 2,125.6 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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) twice daily.

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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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