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

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

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    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 Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PEN - MAA
    7h 54m
    ₹12,138–26,206

  2. Drive  5,214.9 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Chennaicar car 5,214.9 km
    3d 5h
    ₹50,533–72,992

  3. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane AOR - MAA
    10h 26m
    ₹15,557–48,167

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,631Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,404.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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 Airport, then take the subway to Cmbt. Alternatively, you can drive from Butterworth to Chennai in around 3d 5h.

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