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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Butterworthby plane, car ferry, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 55m
    RM 234–430

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus Johor Bahru
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    9h 28m
    RM 69–192

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Butterworthbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    9h 12m
    RM 75–210

  4. Drive 669.4 km

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Butterworthcar car 669.4 km
    7h 9m
    RM 114–164

  5. Fly Senai International Airport to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane JHB - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain train
    5h
    RM 305–627

  6. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SIN - PEN
    3. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 10m
    RM 275–676

  7. Bus via Kulai Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Kulaibus bus T30
    2. Take the bus from Kulai Bus Terminal to Butterworthbus bus Kulai Bus Terminal
    18h 36m
    RM 93–188

Johor Bahru to Butterworth by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Butterworth, Malaysia?

KPB Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Butterworth 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 85–150 and the journey takes 9h 12m. Two other operators also service this route.

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