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How to get fromButterworth to Beijingby car ferry, plane, car, tram, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Butterworth to Beijing by car ferry, plane, car, tram, or train

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane PEN - PEK
    11h 47m
    ¥1,230–3,542

  2. Tram, train to Hat Yai, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane HDY - PEK
    16h 5m
    ¥1,144–3,517

  3. Drive  5,102.7 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Beijing Southcar car 5,102.7 km
    2d 13h
    ¥4,310–6,225

  4. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane AOR - PKX
    3. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain train
    13h 39m
    ¥1,657–5,012

  5. Train to Ipoh, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane IPH - PEK
    14h 57m
    ¥2,132–6,628

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,249.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Beijing, China?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Beijing. However, you can take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), walk to Beijing Capital Airport T2, then take the subway to Dongzhimen. Alternatively, you can drive from Butterworth to Beijing South in around 2d 13h.

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