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

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

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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 car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 9m
    RM 510–1,144

  2. Drive 5,224.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Butterworthcar car 5,224.5 km
    3d 5h
    RM 2,517–3,636

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane MAA - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain train
    10h 29m
    RM 551–1,701

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRM 445Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,411.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Butterworth, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Butterworth. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International 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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