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How to get fromKempas to Butterworthby plane, car ferry, train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Kempas to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly 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 carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 27m
    RM 248–468

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kempas Baru to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    8h 14m
    RM 27–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taman Ungku Tun Aminah to Butterworthbus bus Taman Ungku Tun Aminah
    9h 12m
    RM 107–176

  4. Drive 660.9 km

    1. Drive from Kempas to Butterworthcar car 660.9 km
    7h 1m
    RM 111–160

  5. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane JHB - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    3h 30m
    RM 295–648

  6. Train via Kempas Baru Station

    1. Take the train from Kempas Baru Station to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    8h 15m
    RM 118–119

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 175Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kempas to Butterworth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 600.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Kempas, Malaysia and Butterworth, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Kempas Baru to Butterworth once daily. Tickets cost RM 18–85 and the journey takes 8h 11m. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Taman Ungku Tun Aminah to Butterworth 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 85–150 and the journey takes 9h.

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