There are 2 ways to get from Chennai to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, or car
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Fly, car ferry
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane MAA - PEN
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 7mRM 505–1,109Drive 5,223.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Butterworthcar 5,223.8 km
3d 5hRM 2,189–3,161
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Butterworth is to fly and car ferry which costs RM 500 - RM 1200 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Butterworth is to fly and car ferry which takes 8h 7m and costs RM 500 - RM 1200.
The distance between Chennai and Butterworth is 2406 km. The road distance is 5223.8 km.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Chennai to Butterworth, including transfers.
Butterworth is 2h 30m ahead of Chennai. It is currently 11:33 PM in Chennai and 2:03 AM in Butterworth.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Butterworth is 5224 km. It takes approximately 3 days 5h to drive from Chennai to Butterworth.
There are 2437+ hotels available in Butterworth.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Butterworth, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Chennai to Butterworth. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Chennai to Butterworth in around 3d 5h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 410–1,100
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–2,600
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–2,100
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,000
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 900–2,300
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,200
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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