There are 8 ways to get from Butterworth to Batu Caves by train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
4h 54mRM 14–55Bus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to KL Sentralbus Butterworth
5h 57mRM 30–102Drive 332.6 km
- Drive from Butterworth to Batu Cavescar 332.6 km
3h 44mRM 57–82Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane PEN - SZB
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Cavestrain
5h 57mRM 139–238Train, bus
- Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpurtrain Southbound
- Take the bus from Kl1821 Pasar Seni to Sl493 Nissanbus Bc2
5h 18mRM 61–65Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane PEN - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Batu Cavestrain
6h 30mRM 110–311Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane AOR - SZB
5h 50mRM 228–658Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane AOR - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
6h 18mRM 129–461
Butterworth to Batu Caves by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Batu Caves is to train which costs RM 13 - RM 55 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Batu Caves is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs RM 55 - RM 85.
No, there is no direct bus from Butterworth to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Sl493 Nissan via Kl1079 Kl Sentral and Kl117 Bsn Lebuh Ampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Butterworth to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Batu Caves via Kuala Lumpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Butterworth and Batu Caves is 387 km. The road distance is 332.6 km.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Batu Caves without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs RM 13 - RM 55.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Butterworth to Batu Caves, including transfers.
Butterworth to Batu Caves bus services, operated by Suasana Edaran, depart from Butterworth station.
Butterworth to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Batu Caves is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs RM 13 - RM 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 30 - RM 110 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Batu Caves, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 9–50 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, Suasana Edaran operates a bus from Butterworth to KL Sentral every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 28–95 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–280
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–460
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–450
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 190–320
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–50
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 9–14
- Express
- RM 30–50
Tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 16–23
Tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 16–23
- Phone
- 03 – 5569 9999
- [email protected]
- Website
- suasanaedaran.com
Bus from Butterworth to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–95
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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More Questions & Answers
Butterworth to Batu Caves bus services, operated by Suasana Edaran, arrive at KL Sentral station.
Butterworth to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Kuala Lumpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butterworth to Batu Caves is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Butterworth to Batu Caves.
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