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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KCH - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitrain train
    5h 22m
    RM 249–1,062

  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 Sungai Petanitram tram
    5h 34m
    RM 552–981

  3. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane KCH - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Sungai Petanibus bus
    9h 58m
    RM 434–1,460

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

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
TicketRM 206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,277.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Sungai Petani, Malaysia?

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

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