There are 7 ways to get from Butterworth to Nilai by train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Nilaitrain Batu Caves
6h 24mRM 23–67Bus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Klia T1bus Butterworth
- Take the bus from Klia 1 2 to Nilai Sentralbus Nilai Sentral - Klia
6h 41mRM 64–105Drive 390.6 km
- Drive from Butterworth to Nilaicar 390.6 km
4h 20mRM 66–95Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane PEN - KUL
- Take the bus from Klia 1 2 to Nilai Sentralbus
5h 10mRM 108–247Train via Butterworth
- Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpurtrain Southbound
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Nilaitrain Batu Caves
6h 26mRM 73–78Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, bus
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane PEN - SZB
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
- Take the bus from Klia2 to Nilai Sentralbus
6h 59mRM 155–330Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane AOR - KUL
- Take the bus from Klia 1 2 to Nilai Sentralbus
6h 12mRM 108–364
Butterworth to Nilai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Nilai is to train which costs RM 22 - RM 70 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Nilai is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs RM 65 - RM 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Butterworth to Nilai. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Nilai Sentral via Klia 1 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Butterworth to Nilai. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Nilai via Kuala Lumpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Butterworth and Nilai is 425 km. The road distance is 390.6 km.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Nilai without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs RM 22 - RM 70.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Butterworth to Nilai, including transfers.
Butterworth to Nilai bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Butterworth station.
Butterworth to Nilai train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Nilai is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs RM 22 - RM 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 60 - RM 110 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Nilai, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Butterworth to Nilai via Kuala Lumpur in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butterworth to Nilai Sentral via Klia T1 and Klia 1 2 in around 6h 41m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–460
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–270
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–300
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–50
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 9–14
- Express
- RM 30–50
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 Klia T1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60–90
- 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
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 Nilai bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Klia T1 station.
Butterworth to Nilai train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Kuala Lumpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butterworth to Nilai is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Butterworth to Nilai.
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