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

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There are 7 ways to get from Butterworth to Kunming by car ferry, plane, tram, train, or 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
    ¥864–2,025

  2. Tram, train via Dashuying

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    46h 25m
    ¥556–1,364

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    43h 21m
    ¥578–1,405

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    46h 46m
    ¥1,305–1,823

  5. 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 37m
    ¥1,242–3,890

  6. 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 48m
    ¥1,314–4,407

  7. Bus, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to Mochit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    47h 40m
    ¥1,006–2,434

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket¥866Cheapest Price
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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 Kunming Station via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Kunming South in around 43h 21m.

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