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How to get fromBanda Aceh to Butterworthby plane, car ferry, or tram

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There are 2 ways to get from Banda Aceh to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BTJ - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 53m
    RM 434–629

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BTJ - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    5h 57m
    RM 321–1,269

Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Banda Aceh, Indonesia and Butterworth, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Banda Aceh to Butterworth. However, you can take the taxi to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) 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 taxi to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, then take the vehicle to Butterworth.

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