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

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There are 5 ways to get from Butterworth to Kunming by car ferry, plane, tram, train, bus, or night bus

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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 Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane PEN - KMG
    10h 19m
    ¥1,014–1,425

  2. Tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    44h 30m
    ¥568–1,413

  3. Tram, Minivan, bus, night bus, train

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    5. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2d 8h
    ¥747–3,536

  4. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane AOR - KMG
    10h 27m
    ¥1,242–3,891

  5. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane IPH - KMG
    13h 34m
    ¥1,417–4,914

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥965Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,273.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Kunming. However, you can take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Butterworth to Dashuying via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 44h 30m.

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