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How to get fromChennai to Butterworthby plane, car ferry, car, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Chennai to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MAA - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 7m
    RM 505–1,109

  2. Drive  5,223.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Butterworthcar car 5,223.8 km
    3d 5h
    RM 2,193–3,167

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane MAA - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    10h 51m
    RM 623–1,949

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRM 417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,406 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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.

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