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How to get fromButterworth to Kuchingby car ferry, plane, or tram

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There are 2 ways to get from Butterworth to Kuching by car ferry, plane, or tram

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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 Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane PEN - KCH
    4h 44m
    RM 224–502

  2. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane AOR - KCH
    6h 48m
    RM 373–1,292

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRM 192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,231.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Kuching, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Kuching. 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 Kuching International Airport (KCH), then take the taxi to Kuching. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Anak Bukit, take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH), then take the taxi to Kuching.

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