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 290 - RM 1200 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 290 - RM 1200.

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 1146+ hotels available in Sabah.

Butterworth to Sabah - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, plane, and tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Butterworth to Sabah by car ferry, plane, train, or tram

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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 294–1,107
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
8h 32m
RM 756–1,561
Tram to Alor Setar, fly
1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane AOR - BKI
8h 34m
RM 704–1,324

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

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4h 30mAverage Duration

RM 291Cheapest 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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