There is 1 way to get from Kuching to Butterworth by plane or car ferry
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Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuching to Butterworth is to fly and car ferry which costs RM 180 - RM 650 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kuching to Butterworth is to fly and car ferry which takes 4h 8m and costs RM 180 - RM 650.
The distance between Kuching and Butterworth is 1232 km.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Kuching to Butterworth, including transfers.
There are 517+ hotels available in Butterworth.
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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–430
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–430
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 150–430
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 220–1,000
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–1,100
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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