Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Sydney

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Butterworth to Sydney by car ferry, plane, tram, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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
    14h 5m
    $313–706

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

    cheapest
    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 17m
    $307–901

  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 28m
    $509–1,920

  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
    16h 20m
    $494–1,324

  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 54m
    $379–962

  6. Tram, train to Hat Yai, fly

    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 23m
    $397–872

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration11h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Butterworth to Sydney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,931 km
  • Duration: 14h 5m

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 Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney Central Station.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides