Rome2Rio

How to get fromGeorge Town to RMAF Butterworth Air Baseby car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

Find Transport to RMAF Butterworth Air Base

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from George Town to RMAF Butterworth Air Base by car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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, taxi

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to RMAF Butterworth Air Basetaxi taxi
    30 min
    RM 25–30

  2. Car ferry, line 601 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to (M3) Pangkalan TUDMbus bus 601 / ...
    1h 4m
    RM 3–5

  3. Drive 31.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to RMAF Butterworth Air Basecar car 31.3 km
    28 min
    RM 6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to RMAF Butterworth Air Basetaxi taxi 31.3 km
    28 min
    RM 65–80

George Town to RMAF Butterworth Air Base by car ferry and bus

Calendar232Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRM 3Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to RMAF Butterworth Air Base.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12.3 km
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and RMAF Butterworth Air Base, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to RMAF Butterworth Air Base. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to RMAF Butterworth Air Base. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to (M3) Pangkalan TUDM via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 1h 4m.

Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and Getting to Rome from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.