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

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There are 2 ways to get from Butterworth to Kuching 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 car ferry 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 45m
    RM 234–1,052

  2. Train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane AOR - KCH
    6h 24m
    RM 578–1,007

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

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRM 207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,231.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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 train 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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