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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Kulimby plane, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Kulim by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKI - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Kulim Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 47m
    RM 383–1,068

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, train, bus

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus bus
    8h 52m
    RM 460–1,564

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

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRM 298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,799.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Kulim. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the line 102 bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, walk to Sungai Nibong, then take the bus to Kulim Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), walk to Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, take the train to Sungai Petani, walk to Sungai Petani, then take the bus to Kulim.

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