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

The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Sabah is to car ferry and fly which costs RM 200 - RM 650 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Sabah is to car ferry and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs RM 200 - RM 650.

How far is it from Butterworth to Sabah?

The distance between Butterworth and Sabah is 1775 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Butterworth to Sabah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1276+ hotels available in Sabah.

Butterworth to Sabah - 5 ways to travel via car ferry, plane, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Butterworth to Sabah by car ferry, plane, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
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1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PEN - BKI
5h 27m
RM 204–607
Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane AOR - BKI
6h 59m
RM 363–758
Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sandakan Airport
1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane AOR - SDK
8h 28m
RM 207–1,088
Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport
1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane AOR - TWU
7h 42m
RM 263–1,423
Tram to Ipoh, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Ipohtram
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane IPH - BKI
8h 28m
RM 378–1,247

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

93Weekly Planes

4h 48mAverage Duration

RM 207Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Butterworth to Sabah.

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Distance: 1,774.5 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

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

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