There are 7 ways to get from Butterworth to Genting Highlands by train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Butterworth to Tanjong Malimtrain Ets
4h 23mRM 84–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chai Leng Park - Caltex to First World Genting Highlandsbus
6h 41mRM 52Drive 331.4 km
- Drive from Butterworth to Genting Highlandscar 331.4 km
3h 59mRM 56–81Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus
- 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 bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminalbus
6h 45mRM 176–563Bus via Kuala Lumpur
- Take the bus from Butterworth to KL Sentralbus Butterworth
- Take the bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminalbus
6h 42mRM 59–415Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus
- 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 bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminalbus
7h 18mRM 137–636Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane AOR - SZB
- Take the bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminalbus
6h 38mRM 255–983
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Genting Highlands is to bus which costs RM 52 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Genting Highlands is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs RM 55 - RM 85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chai Leng Park - Caltex and arriving at First World Genting Highlands. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Butterworth to Genting Highlands. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Batang Kali via Tanjung Malim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Butterworth and Genting Highlands is 355 km. The road distance is 331.4 km.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Genting Highlands without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs RM 80 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Butterworth to Genting Highlands, including transfers.
Butterworth to Genting Highlands bus services, operated by Shanhua Travel & Tours, depart from Chai Leng Park - Caltex station.
Butterworth to Genting Highlands train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Genting Highlands is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs RM 80 - RM 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 52 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Butterworth to Tanjong Malim every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 7–45 and the journey takes 2h 51m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Shanhua Travel & Tours operates a bus from Chai Leng Park - Caltex to First World Genting Highlands once daily. Tickets cost RM 52 and the journey takes 6h 41m.
- 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 95–470
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–450
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Tanjong Malim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7–45
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 7–11
- Express
- RM 28–45
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
Bus from Chai Leng Park - Caltex to First World Genting Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 52
- 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 Genting Highlands bus services, operated by Shanhua Travel & Tours, arrive at First World Genting Highlands station.
Butterworth to Genting Highlands train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Tanjong Malim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butterworth to Genting Highlands is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Butterworth to Genting Highlands.
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