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How to get fromGeorgetown to Butterworthby plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Georgetown to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane GEO - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    31h 30m
    RM 2,542–7,744

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane GEO - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    37h 3m
    RM 3,459–13,284

  3. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane GEO - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain train
    35h 21m
    RM 3,648–8,380

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, train, tram

    1. Fly from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane GEO - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    38h 52m
    RM 3,750–12,291

  5. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane GEO - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train
    32h 11m
    RM 5,242–18,300

Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration35h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRM 2,367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,362.5 km
  • Duration: 31h 30m

What companies run services between Georgetown, Guyana and Butterworth, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Georgetown to Butterworth. However, you can take the shuttle to Georgetown Airport, walk to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) 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 take the shuttle to Georgetown Airport, walk to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, then take the vehicle to Butterworth.

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