How to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Penang National Park, Malaysia

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park is around 1,791km (1,113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Penang National Park by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Penang National ParkKota Kinabalu if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Penang (PEN).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    MYR 400($90)
Operated by

Firefly

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Bus

Take the bus to Bandar Seri Begawan, Pontianak then Jerteh and then to Sungai Nibong.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MYR 570($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park

There are several options for getting from Kota Kinabalu to Penang National Park by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around MYR 400 ($90) and will take around 3h 35m.

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park is around 1,791km (1,113 miles).

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park by plane.

The quickest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Penang National Park is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx MYR 400 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park is to fly which will typically cost around MYR 400 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park. We recommend that you fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Penang (PEN). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kota Kinabalu to Penang National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bandar Seri Begawan, Pontianak, Jerteh and Sungai Nibong. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Sipitang Express, DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN), Cepat Express and Ekspres Perdana run regular bus services between Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park. Flights depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Penang (PEN). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Firefly, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot Tigerair and Malindo Airways fly between Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park. Flights depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and and arrive into Penang (PEN). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang National Park typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and and arrive into Penang (PEN).

The closest major airport to Penang National Park is Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Penang National Park. Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) (AOR) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) (LGK) 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 Kota Kinabalu to Penang National Park. We recommend that you fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Penang (PEN). instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Penang National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around MYR 400 ($90).

How do I get from Kota Kinabalu to Penang National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park

Transport options from Kota Kinabalu to Penang National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 35m
MYR 400($90)
on demand1,791km (1,113 miles)
Bus
2 days
MYR 570($130)
once daily2,844km (1,767 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kota Kinabalu and Penang National Park

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Airports near Penang National Park

The following major airports near Penang National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.

PEN
Penang International Airport (PEN)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Penang National Park
AOR
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Penang National Park
LGK
Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Penang National Park