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

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There are 6 ways to get from Butterworth to Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PEN - SYD
    13h 58m
    $333–527

  2. Tram, train to Hat Yai, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane HDY - SYD
    20h 46m
    $317–793

  3. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AOR - SYD
    14h 41m
    $439–1,241

  4. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane IPH - SYD
    15h 52m
    $573–3,244

  5. Bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Bus Terminal Kota Bharubus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane KBR - SYD
    19h 57m
    $389–934

  6. Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Kl Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane KUL - SYD
    16h 25m
    $327–822

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,928.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 58m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Sydney. 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Anak Bukit, take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station.

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