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How to get fromButterworth to Kota Kinabaluby car ferry, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Butterworth to Kota Kinabalu by car ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PEN - BKI
    5h 33m
    RM 334–1,032

  2. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane IPH - BKI
    9h 24m
    RM 876–1,486

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRM 250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,781.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Kota Kinabalu. However, you can take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Ipoh Airport, walk to Ipoh (IPH) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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