There are 7 ways to get from Butterworth to Kempas by car ferry, plane, train, bus, car, or tram
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Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly
best- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane PEN - JHB
4h 3mRM 234–467Train
cheapest- Take the train from Butterworth to Kempas Barutrain Ets
8h 14mRM 26–91Bus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahrubus Butterworth
9h 16mRM 71–218Drive 665.4 km
- Drive from Butterworth to Kempascar 665.4 km
7h 5mRM 113–164Train to Ipoh, fly
- Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain
- Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane IPH - JHB
4h 53mRM 236–591Tram to Alor Setar, fly
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane AOR - JHB
5h 6mRM 244–624Train via Kempas Baru Station
- Take the train from Butterworth to Kempas Baru Stationtrain Southbound
8h 16mRM 116–119
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Kempas is to train which costs RM 26 - RM 95 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Kempas is to car ferry and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs RM 230 - RM 470.
No, there is no direct bus from Butterworth to Kempas. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Johor Bahru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Butterworth to Kempas. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Kempas Baru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Butterworth and Kempas is 599 km. The road distance is 665.4 km.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Kempas without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs RM 26 - RM 95.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Butterworth to Kempas, including transfers.
Butterworth to Kempas bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Butterworth station.
Butterworth to Kempas train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Kempas is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs RM 26 - RM 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 70 - RM 220 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Kempas, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Butterworth to Kempas Baru once daily. Tickets cost RM 18–85 and the journey takes 8h 11m. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahru 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 70–150 and the journey takes 9h 9m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 190–370
Flights from Penang International Airport to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 190–370
Flights from Ipoh to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 190–480
Flights from Alor Setar to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 200–500
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Kempas Baru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 18–85
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 18–26
- Express
- RM 55–85
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–23
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express
Bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 70–150
- Website
- KPB Express
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Butterworth to Kempas bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Johor Bahru station.
Butterworth to Kempas train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Kempas Baru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butterworth to Kempas is 665 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Butterworth to Kempas.
There are 3479+ hotels available in Kempas.