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How to get fromButterworth to Shanghaiby car ferry, plane, car, tram, or train

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

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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    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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane PEN - PVG
    9h 38m
    ¥1,012–2,967

  2. Drive  4,637.5 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Shanghaicar car 4,637.5 km
    2d 8h
    ¥3,911–5,649

  3. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    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 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane PEN - SHA
    11h 32m
    ¥1,012–3,117

  4. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane AOR - PVG
    13h 26m
    ¥1,890–4,932

  5. Train to Ipoh, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane IPH - PVG
    13h 43m
    ¥2,064–8,653

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥965Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,713.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), walk to Pudong International Airport, take the train to Longyang Road, walk to Longyang Road, then take the line 2 subway to West Nanjing Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Butterworth to Shanghai in around 2d 8h.

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