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How to get fromAustralia to Butterworthby plane, car ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Australia to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane PER - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 48m
    RM 417–1,622

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane PER - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain train
    12h 43m
    RM 958–2,679

  3. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane PER - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train
    13h 41m
    RM 1,117–3,273

Perth Airport (PER) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRM 628Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,503.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Australia and Butterworth, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Butterworth. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, then take the train to Butterworth.

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