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How to get fromSungai Petani to Kota Kinabaluby tram, car ferry, plane, train, or bus

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

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

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    1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani 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
    6h 29m
    RM 345–1,349

  2. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane AOR - BKI
    6h 52m
    RM 642–1,468

  3. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane IPH - BKI
    8h 50m
    RM 776–1,459

  4. Bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Masbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KBR - BKI
    10h 12m
    RM 508–1,873

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

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,826.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Sungai Petani to Kota Kinabalu. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Anak Bukit, take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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