Butterworth to Arau

Butterworth to Arau

Butterworth
Arau
Tue, May 21
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$5
 
 
$9

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Transportation from Butterworth to Arau

Facts about the transport from Butterworth to Arau

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h 2m
Earliest Departure9:30 AM
Latest Departure7:30 PM
Departures per day0
Distance132 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlisan Coach

How to get from Butterworth to Arau

Travelling between Butterworth and Arau is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 8.53 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 4.74.

How long does it take to get from Butterworth to Arau?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 5 hours to travel between Butterworth and Arau depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Butterworth and Arau. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 2m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 3m to reach Arau.

How much does it cost to get from Butterworth to Arau?

Travelling between Butterworth and Arau can be as cheap as USD 4.74 if you opt for a Plusliner bus and as expensive as USD 8.53 if you buy a Alisan Coach Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Butterworth and Arau ?

  • 2 from Butterworth to Perlis starting from 09:00 Alor Setar Airport until 22:10 Alor Setar Airport
  • 2 from Butterworth to Perlis starting from 11:24 Arau until 14:55 Arau
  • 1 from Butterworth to Perlis starting from 09:30 Butterworth until 19:30 Butterworth

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Butterworth to Arau.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Butterworth to Perlis, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 70.11.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Butterworth and Perlis

Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Butterworth to Perlis overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Butterworth and Perlis

Alisan Coach, Plusliner

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Butterworth to Arau?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 88% took a train
  • 11% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other