What is the cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Sabah?

The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Sabah is to car ferry and fly which costs RM 310 - RM 1100 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Butterworth to Sabah?

The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Sabah is to car ferry and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs RM 310 - RM 1100.

How far is it from Butterworth to Sabah?

The distance between Butterworth and Sabah is 1775 km.

How long does it take to get from Butterworth to Sabah?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Butterworth to Sabah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1137+ hotels available in Sabah.

Butterworth to Sabah - 2 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and plane

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

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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
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PEN - BKI
5h 27m
RM 314–1,007
Train to Ipoh, fly
1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane IPH - BKI
9h 17m
RM 856–1,461

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

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4h 37mAverage Duration

RM 250Cheapest 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 train to Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Ipoh Airport, walk to Ipoh (IPH) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI).

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