There are 6 ways to get from Butterworth to Kempas by car ferry, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 214–477Train
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 71–212Drive 665.4 km
- Drive from Butterworth to Kempascar 665.4 km
7h 5mRM 113–163Train to Ipoh, fly
- Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain
- Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane IPH - JHB
4h 53mRM 216–961Train 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 210 - RM 480.
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 70–140 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 160–340
Flights from Penang International Airport to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 160–340
Flights from Ipoh to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–480
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 220–700
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 220–700
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Butterworth to Kempas Baru Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 109
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 65–70
- Gold
- RM 109
- Platinum
- RM 145–155
- Phone
- +60 12-470 7815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
Bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 70–140
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
- Phone
- +606 952 0642
- [email protected]
- Website
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–140
- Schedules at
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 55–200
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80–180
- Website
- Sri Maju
- 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 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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Booking & Getting There
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.
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