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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Sungai Petaniby plane, car ferry, tram, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sungai Petani by plane, car ferry, tram, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram

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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
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitram tram
    5h 59m
    RM 349–1,351

  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 Sungai Petanitram tram
    6h 6m
    RM 643–1,470

  3. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane BKI - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Sungai Petanitrain train
    8h 36m
    RM 779–1,465

  4. 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 Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Sungai Petanibus bus
    10h 48m
    RM 485–1,849

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

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
TicketRM 294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,828.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Sungai Petani, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Sungai Petani. 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, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle to Sungai Petani. 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 Sungai Petani.

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