How to travel from Penang National Park to Bintulu, Malaysia

The distance between Penang National Park and Bintulu is around 1,630km (1,013 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

2 routes found

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

👋 Also check out BintuluPenang National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Penang (PEN) to Bintulu (BTU).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MYR 600($135)
Operated by

Malaysia Airlines

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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the train to Alor Setar then take the bus to Pontianak and then to Sarawak.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MYR 415($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penang National Park and Bintulu

There are several options for getting from Penang National Park to Bintulu by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around MYR 415 ($95) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 600 ($135).

The distance between Penang National Park and Bintulu is around 1,630km (1,013 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,447km (899 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Penang National Park and Bintulu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Penang National Park to Bintulu is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx MYR 600 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Penang National Park and Bintulu is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 415 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Penang National Park and Bintulu. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Bintulu (BTU). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penang National Park and Bintulu. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Bintulu (BTU). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Penang National Park 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 Penang National Park to Bintulu. There is however a flight that goes via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Penang National Park 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 Penang National Park to Bintulu. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Bintulu (BTU). instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penang National Park to Bintulu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around MYR 600 ($135).

How do I get from Penang National Park to Bintulu

Compare travel optionsbetween Penang National Park and Bintulu

Transport options from Penang National Park to Bintulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
MYR 600($135)
on demand1,630km (1,013 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus
1 day 5h
MYR 415($95)
once daily2,215km (1,376 miles)

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Airports near Bintulu

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

BTU
Bintulu Airport (BTU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bintulu
MKM
Mukah Airport (MKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Bintulu
KCH
Kuching International Airport (KCH)
International Airport
Distance
355km (221 miles) from Bintulu