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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Butterworthby plane, car ferry, or tram

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKI - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 58m
    RM 347–734

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    6h 46m
    RM 695–1,574

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

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,783.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Butterworth, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Butterworth. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, then take the vehicle to Butterworth.

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