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How to get fromThailand to Sabahby plane, train, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Sabah by plane, train, tram, or car

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  1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane BKK - BKI
    7h 35m
    RM 507–1,207

  2. Fly from Hat Yai

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane HDY - BKI
    7h 42m
    RM 377–1,407

  3. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane AOR - BKI
    8h 7m
    RM 722–1,010

  4. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane DMK - BKI
    7h 54m
    RM 703–904

  5. Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car car
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KBR - BKI
    8h 20m
    RM 402–2,240

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 485Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,921 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Thailand and Sabah, Malaysia?

Royal Brunei Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours.

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