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How to get fromButterworth to Sabahby car ferry, plane, tram, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Butterworth to Sabah by car ferry, plane, tram, or train

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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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 27m
    RM 294–1,107

  2. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane AOR - BKI
    7h 19m
    RM 523–2,047

  3. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane AOR - SDK
    7h 38m
    RM 527–1,977

  4. Train to Ipoh, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane IPH - BKI
    8h 32m
    RM 806–1,361

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

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,774.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

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

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