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How to get fromKuala Perlis to Kota Kinabaluby bus, plane, tram, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Perlis to Kota Kinabalu by bus, plane, tram, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Alor Setar, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Jitrabus bus
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane AOR - BKI
    8h 2m
    RM 484–1,550

  2. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Arau to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PEN - BKI
    10h 11m
    RM 354–1,103

  3. Bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Pasir Masbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KBR - BKI
    13h 51m
    RM 439–1,246

Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
TicketRM 444Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kuala Perlis to Kota Kinabalu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,815.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Kuala Perlis, Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Perlis to Kota Kinabalu. However, you can take the bus to Jitra, walk to Tnb Tanjung Sepah, take the bus to Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim, walk to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar, take the bus to Sma Almaad, walk to Arau, take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, 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 Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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