What is the cheapest way to get from George Town Penang to Butterworth?

The cheapest way to get from George Town Penang to Butterworth is to car ferry which costs RM 2 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town Penang to Butterworth?

The fastest way to get from George Town Penang to Butterworth is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs RM 50 - RM 60.

Is there a direct bus between George Town Penang and Butterworth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penang Komtar and arriving at Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct ferry between George Town Penang and Butterworth?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal and arriving at Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from George Town Penang to Butterworth?

The distance between George Town Penang and Butterworth is 46 km.

How do I travel from George Town Penang to Butterworth without a car?

The best way to get from George Town Penang to Butterworth without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs RM 11 - RM 16.

How long does it take to get from George Town Penang to Butterworth?

The bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal takes 36 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the George Town Penang to Butterworth bus from?

George Town Penang to Butterworth bus services, operated by Supernice Grassland, depart from Penang Komtar station.

Where does the George Town Penang to Butterworth bus arrive?

George Town Penang to Butterworth bus services, operated by Supernice Grassland, arrive at Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Butterworth?

There are 2549+ hotels available in Butterworth.

George Town Penang to Butterworth - 5 ways to travel via bus, and car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town Penang to Butterworth by bus, car ferry, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
36 min
RM 11–16
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
42 min
RM 2
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Lebuh Lintang to Weld Quaybus 401E / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
46 min
RM 3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town Penang to Butterworthtaxi 23.7 km
21 min
RM 50–60
Bus, car ferry via Komtar
1. Take the bus from Komtar to (M1) Jetty Abus 401 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
50 min
RM 3–4

George Town Penang to Butterworth by bus and car ferry

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Distance: 46.2 km
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between George Town Penang, Malaysia and Butterworth, Malaysia?

Supernice Grassland operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost RM 11–16 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Penang Port operates a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal hourly. Tickets cost RM 2 and the journey takes 20 min.

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