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How to get fromPhuket to Sabahby bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Phuket to Sabah by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane HKT - BKI
    8h
    RM 339–1,314

  2. Bus, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane HKT - SDK
    8h 38m
    RM 423–1,544

  3. Bus, fly to Tawau Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane HKT - TWU
    9h 42m
    RM 529–1,879

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 336Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Sabah. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), then take the taxi to Sandakan.

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