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There are 6 ways to get from Butterworth to East London by car ferry, plane, train, tram, or bus

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to East London

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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 East London (ELS)plane plane PEN - ELS
    20h 22m
    R 7,614–39,149

  2. Train to Ipoh, fly to East London

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to East London (ELS)plane plane IPH - ELS
    25h 57m
    R 19,121–47,365

  3. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to East London

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to East London (ELS)plane plane AOR - ELS
    21h 50m
    R 11,187–60,313

  4. Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to East London

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Sungai Bulohtrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to East London (ELS)plane plane SZB - ELS
    25h 52m
    R 8,142–42,374

  5. Tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly to East London

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to East London (ELS)plane plane HDY - ELS
    23h 16m
    R 8,880–45,004

  6. Train to Ipoh, fly to Mthatha Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane IPH - UTT
    3. Take the bus from Mthatha to East Londonbus bus
    35h 36m
    R 25,616–65,995

Penang International Airport (PEN) to East London (ELS) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration19h 8mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,524Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,750.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 22m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and East London, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to East London. 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 East London (ELS), then take the taxi to East London. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Ipoh Airport, walk to Ipoh (IPH) airport, fly to East London (ELS), then take the taxi to East London.

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