There are 6 ways to get from Shah Alam to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, train, bus, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry
best- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SZB - PEN
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 14mRM 143–226Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain Ets
5h 30mRM 11–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Shah Alam to Kamunting, Perakbus
- Take the train from Kamunting to Butterworthtrain Ipoh
5h 54mRM 68–85Drive 343 km
- Drive from Shah Alam to Butterworthcar 343 km
3h 39mRM 58–84Fly to Alor Setar, tram
- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SZB - AOR
- Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram
3h 28mRM 230–656Bus
- Take the bus from KL Sentral to Butterworthbus KL Sentral
6h 38mRM 30–95
Shah Alam to Butterworth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shah Alam to Butterworth is to train which costs RM 10 - RM 70 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Shah Alam to Butterworth is to fly and car ferry which takes 3h 14m and costs RM 140 - RM 230.
No, there is no direct bus from Shah Alam to Butterworth. However, there are services departing from (M) Sa786 Hentian Bandar Seksyen 14 and arriving at Butterworth via KL Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Shah Alam to Butterworth. However, there are services departing from Kl Sentral and arriving at Butterworth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Shah Alam and Butterworth is 323 km. The road distance is 343 km.
The best way to get from Shah Alam to Butterworth without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs RM 10 - RM 70.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Shah Alam to Butterworth, including transfers.
Shah Alam to Butterworth bus services, operated by Suasana Edaran, depart from KL Sentral station.
Shah Alam to Butterworth train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kl Sentral station.
The best way to get from Shah Alam to Butterworth is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs RM 10 - RM 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 29 - RM 95 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Shah Alam, Malaysia and Butterworth, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Kl Sentral to Butterworth every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 9–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Suasana Edaran operates a bus from KL Sentral to Butterworth every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 28–90 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–370
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Penang International Airport via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 140–370
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 230–450
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kl Sentral to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–50
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 9–14
- Express
- RM 30–50
Tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 16–23
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Shah Alam to Kamunting, Perak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 45–60
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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Booking & Getting There
Shah Alam to Butterworth bus services, operated by Suasana Edaran, arrive at Butterworth station.
Shah Alam to Butterworth train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Butterworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shah Alam to Butterworth is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Shah Alam to Butterworth.
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