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How to get fromKuching to Butterworthby plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KCH - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 8m
    RM 237–475

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KCH - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    5h 51m
    RM 554–985

  3. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane KCH - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train
    7h 32m
    RM 537–1,051

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
TicketRM 197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,232 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Butterworth, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Butterworth. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 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 Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, then take the vehicle to Butterworth.

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