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How to get fromButterworth to Johor Bahruby car ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Butterworth to Johor Bahru by car ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Senai 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 Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane PEN - JHB
    4h 47m
    RM 182–440

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to JB Sentraltrain train Southbound
    8h 20m
    RM 18–110

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahrubus bus Butterworth
    9h 9m
    RM 55–200

  4. Drive  673.6 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Johor Bahrucar car 673.6 km
    7h 13m
    RM 114–165

  5. Train to Ipoh, fly to Senai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane IPH - JHB
    5h 37m
    RM 184–924

  6. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport

    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 Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane PEN - SIN
    6h 42m
    RM 159–862

  7. Train via Kempas Baru

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Kempas Barutrain train Ets
    8h 52m
    RM 19–95

Butterworth to Johor Bahru by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Johor Bahru, Malaysia?

KTM ETS operates a train from Butterworth to JB Sentral once daily. Tickets cost RM 110 and the journey takes 8h 20m. KTM Intercity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahru 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 70–140 and the journey takes 9h 9m. Three other operators also service this route.

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