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How to get fromTokyo to Kota Kinabaluby train or plane

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

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  1. Train to Narita International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane NRT - BKI
    11h 17m
    RM 700–2,064

  2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane HND - BKI
    11h 41m
    RM 834–2,347

  3. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane NGO - BKI
    13h 25m

Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRM 682Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,227.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and seven other airlines fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours.

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