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How to get fromSabah to Sapaby plane, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sabah to Sapa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane BKI - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    11h 24m
    $128–196

  2. Fly Tawau Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane TWU - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    14h 12m
    $127–374

  3. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)plane plane BKI - WNH
    2. Drive from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Sapacar car
    15h 21m
    $159–463

  4. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane BKI - DIN
    2. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Sapacar car
    12h 40m
    $151–463

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Sabah to Sapa. However, you can fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, then take the bus to HK Buslines, Sapa. Alternatively, you can fly to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) then drive to Sapa.

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