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

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There are 5 ways to get from Butterworth to Sarawak by car ferry, plane, tram, or train

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Kuching International 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 Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane PEN - KCH
    4h 44m
    RM 224–502

  2. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kuching International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane AOR - KCH
    6h 48m
    RM 373–1,292

  3. Train to Ipoh, fly to Kuching International Airport

    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

  4. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Bintulu Airport

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Bintulu Airport (BTU)plane plane AOR - BTU
    6h 45m
    RM 542–2,071

  5. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sibu Airport

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sibu Airport (SBW)plane plane AOR - SBW
    7h 2m
    RM 443–1,502

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,231.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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 vehicle 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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