How to travel from George Town to Bintulu, Malaysia
The distance between George Town and Bintulu is around 1,613km (1,002 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from George Town to Bintulu by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bintulu → George Town if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Penang (PEN) to Bintulu (BTU).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costMYR 515($115)
Malaysia Airlines
+ 2 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Alor Setar then Pontianak and then to Sarawak.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMYR 305($69)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George Town and Bintulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from George Town to Bintulu by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MYR 195 ($44) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 515 ($115).
The distance between George Town and Bintulu is around 1,613km (1,002 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,432km (890 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from George Town and Bintulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from George Town to Bintulu is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx MYR 515 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between George Town and Bintulu is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 195 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between George Town and Bintulu. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Bintulu (BTU). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between George Town and Bintulu. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Bintulu (BTU). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from George Town and Bintulu. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and arrive at Bintulu (BTU) - via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from George Town to Bintulu. There is however a flight that goes via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from George Town to Bintulu typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Bintulu (BTU).
The closest major airport to Bintulu is Bintulu Airport (BTU) (BTU) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bintulu. Mukah Airport (MKM) (MKM) and Kuching International Airport (KCH) (KCH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from George Town to Bintulu. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Bintulu (BTU). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George Town to Bintulu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around MYR 515 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween George Town and Bintulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 25m | MYR 515($115) | every 30 mins | 1,613km (1,002 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | MYR 305($69) | once daily | 2,165km (1,345 miles) |
| Ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, bus | 1 day 8h | MYR 195($44) | once daily | 2,242km (1,393 miles) |
| Ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, bus | 1 day 13h | MYR 225($51) | once daily | 2,237km (1,390 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between George Town and Bintulu
Bus companies
KBES (Konsortium Bas Ekspres)
Plusliner
Alisan Golden Coach Express
Cepat Express
DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN)
Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
AirAsia
Firefly
Ferry operators
Rapid Ferry
Airports near Bintulu
The following major airports near Bintulu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Bintulu Airport (BTU)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Bintulu
Mukah Airport (MKM)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Bintulu
Kuching International Airport (KCH)
- Distance
- 355km (221 miles) from Bintulu