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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Kulim by plane, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKI - PEN
    5h 4m
    RM 359–1,477

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, bus

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Sungai Petanitram tram
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus bus
    8h 2m
    RM 651–1,484

  3. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane BKI - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Kulimbus bus
    10h 16m
    RM 523–1,577

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

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
TicketRM 297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,801.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) hourly.

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