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.
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 Park → Kota Kinabalu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Penang (PEN).
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+ 4 othersTake the bus to Bandar Seri Begawan, Pontianak then Jerteh and then to Sungai Nibong.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 35m | MYR 400($90) | on demand | 1,791km (1,113 miles) |
Bus | 2 days | MYR 570($130) | once daily | 2,844km (1,767 miles) |
Firefly
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Scoot Tigerair
Malindo Airways
Sipitang Express
DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN)
Cepat Express
Ekspres Perdana
The following major airports near Penang National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.