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

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

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  1. Fly, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane VTE - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 40m
    RM 668–1,051

  2. Train, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    30h 18m
    RM 82–326

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit to Trangbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 40m
    RM 433–476

  4. Drive  1,760.1 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Butterworthcar car 1,760.1 km
    24h 39m
    RM 1,243–1,795

  5. Bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    4. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    35h 21m
    RM 100–337

  6. Drive, bus, car ferry

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Mochitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    38h 10m
    RM 456–476

Vientiane to Butterworth by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,460.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Butterworth, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Butterworth. However, you can 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 a vehicle from Vientiane to Butterworth Bus Terminal via Si Chiang Mai, Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, Mochit, and Trang Bus Terminal in around 29h 40m.

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