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

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There are 2 ways to get from Butterworth to Sarawak 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 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 45m
    RM 224–492

  2. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane IPH - KCH
    7h 30m
    RM 536–1,206

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

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,231.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Sarawak. 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 Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Ipoh Airport, walk to Ipoh (IPH) airport, fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH), then take the taxi to Kuching.

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