Facts about the transport from Butterworth to Penang
| Cheapest Transport | $4 |
| Fastest Transport | 24m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:50 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:50 AM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 17 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Asian Overland Services, Daytrip |
Butterworth to Penang
Best Options
$40
$57
Other Options
Transportation from Butterworth to Penang
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Trains$ 3.15
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Taxis$ 39.22
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Butterworth
To Butterworth
From Penang
Popular Routes in Malaysia
How to get from Butterworth to Penang
Travelling between Butterworth and Penang is possible by Train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 56.22 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 39.32.
How long does it take to get from Butterworth to Penang?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Butterworth and Penang depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Butterworth and Penang. Train will bring you to your destination in 24m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 1h 15m to reach Penang.
How much does it cost to get from Butterworth to Penang?
Travelling between Butterworth and Penang can be as cheap as USD 39.32 if you opt for a Asian Overland Services taxi and as expensive as USD 56.22 if you buy a Daytrip taxi 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 Penang ?
- 3 from Butterworth to Penang starting from 00:00 Butterworth Railway Station until 00:00 Butterworth Railway Station
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Butterworth to Penang.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Butterworth and Penang
Asian Overland Services, Daytrip
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 Penang?
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
- 99% took a train
- 1% Other