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How to get fromButterworth to Kempasby car ferry, plane, train, bus, car, or tram

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

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    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 3m
    RM 244–467

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Kempas Barutrain train Ets
    8h 14m
    RM 26–91

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahrubus bus Butterworth
    9h 16m
    RM 71–222

  4. Drive 665.4 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Kempascar car 665.4 km
    7h 4m
    RM 112–161

  5. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - JHB
    3h 51m
    RM 293–647

  6. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane IPH - JHB
    4h 53m
    RM 236–661

  7. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Larkin Bus Terminalbus bus Penang Komtar
    10h 48m
    RM 94–234

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRM 175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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 70–160 and the journey takes 9h 9m. Three other operators also service this route.

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