What is the cheapest way to get from Sabah to Butterworth?

The cheapest way to get from Sabah to Butterworth is to fly and car ferry which costs RM 300 - RM 1100 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sabah to Butterworth?

The fastest way to get from Sabah to Butterworth is to fly and car ferry which takes 4h 40m and costs RM 300 - RM 1100.

How far is it from Sabah to Butterworth?

The distance between Sabah and Butterworth is 1776 km.

How long does it take to get from Sabah to Butterworth?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Sabah to Butterworth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Butterworth?

There are 2541+ hotels available in Butterworth.

Sabah to Butterworth - 2 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, and tram

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There are 2 ways to get from Sabah to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, or tram

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Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry
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1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane BKI - PEN
2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
4h 40m
RM 305–1,058
Fly to Alor Setar, tram
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane BKI - AOR
2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram
6h 33m
RM 635–1,356

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

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4h 31mAverage Duration

RM 293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,776.1 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

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

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