How to travel from George Town to Gunung Mulu National Park, Malaysia
The distance between George Town and Gunung Mulu National Park is around 1,802km (1,120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from George Town to Gunung Mulu National Park 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 Gunung Mulu National Park → George Town if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Penang (PEN) to Mulu (MZV).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costMYR 1,070($240)
AirAsia
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Alor Setar then Pontianak and then to Bandar Seri Begawan.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMYR 275($62)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George Town and Gunung Mulu National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from George Town to Gunung Mulu National Park by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MYR 275 ($62) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 1,070 ($240).
The distance between George Town and Gunung Mulu National Park is around 1,802km (1,120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,622km (1,008 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from George Town and Gunung Mulu National Park by plane.
The quickest way to get from George Town to Gunung Mulu National Park is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx MYR 1,070 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between George Town and Gunung Mulu National Park is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 275 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between George Town and Gunung Mulu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Mulu (MZV). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between George Town and Gunung Mulu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Mulu (MZV). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from George Town and Gunung Mulu National Park. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and arrive at Mulu (MZV) - via Kuching (KCH). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from George Town to Gunung Mulu National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Kuching (KCH). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from George Town to Gunung Mulu National Park typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Mulu (MZV).
The closest major airport to Gunung Mulu National Park is Mulu Airport (MZV) (MZV) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park. Limbang Airport (LMN) (LMN) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) (BKI) 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 Gunung Mulu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Mulu (MZV). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George Town to Gunung Mulu National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around MYR 1,070 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween George Town and Gunung Mulu National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 45m | MYR 1,070($240) | every 30 mins | 1,802km (1,120 miles) |
| Fly to Marudi (MUR) | 5h 55m | MYR 890($200) | every 30 mins | 1,830km (1,137 miles) |
| Fly to Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) | 6h 15m | MYR 935($210) | every 30 mins | 1,933km (1,201 miles) |
| Fly to Miri (MYY) | 6h 25m | MYR 715($160) | every 30 mins | 1,829km (1,137 miles) |
| Fly to Limbang (LMN) | 6h 30m | MYR 715($160) | every 30 mins | 1,937km (1,204 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | MYR 275($62) | once daily | 2,596km (1,613 miles) |
| Ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, bus | 1 day 18h | MYR 305($69) | once daily | 2,592km (1,610 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between George Town and Gunung Mulu National Park
Bus companies
KBES (Konsortium Bas Ekspres)
Plusliner
Alisan Golden Coach Express
Cepat Express
DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN)
Airlines
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Firefly
Royal Brunei Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Ferry operators
Rapid Ferry
Airports near Gunung Mulu National Park
The following major airports near Gunung Mulu National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Mulu Airport (MZV)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park
Limbang Airport (LMN)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
- Distance
- 240km (149 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park