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How to get fromButterworth to Chennaiby car ferry, plane, car, or train

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

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PEN - MAA
    7h 41m
    ₹12,219–25,064

  2. Drive 5,214.6 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Chennaicar car 5,214.6 km
    3d 5h
    ₹58,622–84,676

  3. Train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane AOR - MAA
    10h 15m
    ₹17,227–50,376

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,386Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,410 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Chennai, India?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Chennai. 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 Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Butterworth to Chennai in around 3d 5h.

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