SUNGAI PETANI to BUTTERWORTH? ☀️

1. Bus to Butterworth
2. Train to Butterworth
3. Taxi to Butterworth
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From Sungai Petani to Butterworth you can get by bus, train, taxi/car.

• • Travel distance from Sungai Petani to Butterworth is about 35 km by train or bus. There are 3 options how you can get to Butterworth from Sungai Petani: travel by tourist bus, transfer by KTM Komuter train or you can travel by private taxi/car. The most popular and cheapest way of transport to butterworth from Sungai Petani is to travel by bus. Transfer by tourist bus to Butterworth from Sungai Petani takes about 45 minutes and bus tickets cost about $1-3/pp. These buses depart from Sungai Petani Bus Station and arrive to Butterworth Bus Terminal, it is about 100 m from ferry terminal. From this terminal you can travel by ferry to Penang – Georgetown.
  • Another option how you can go to Butterworth from Sungai Petani is to travel by KTM Komuter train. Transfer by KTM Komuter train to Butterworth from Sungai Petani takes about 35 minutes and train tickets cost about $1-2/pp. These trains arrive to Butterworth Railway Station, this station is also about 200m from ferry terminal. Butterworth has no airport, travel by plane from Sungai Petani is not possible. The closest airport to Butterworth is Penang International Airport, about 30 km from the town. From Butterworth you can go by ferry to Penang Island and from this island you can travel by ferry or plane to Langkawi Island. From Butterworth you can also travel to Kuala Lumpur.

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• • The last option how you can reach Butterworth from Sungai Petani is to travel by private taxi/car. Transfer by private taxi/car from Sungai Petani to Butterworth takes about 30 minutes and it costs about $20-25/car. Private taxi is the most expensive option of transfer to Butterworth. Butterworth is mainly a large transport hub close to Penang Island. There is a bus station, railway station and ferry terminal (Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal) for boats to Penang (Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal) or other sites.
  • It takes only about 20 minutes to reach Penang – Georgetown by ferry from Butterworth, it is the best way of getting to Penang town center. It is not necessary to travel by taxi or local bus, take a ferry, it is also the most cheapest option of transfer, it costs about $1-2/pp. You can search and book bus tickets to Butterworth online.

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How to go from Sungai Petani to Butterworth?

1. BUS from Sungai Petani to Butterworth

The most used and cheap ground transfer option from Sungai Petani to Butterworth is by bus. This is a shorter route and the bus ride time from Sungai Petani to Butterworth is approximately 45 minutes. You can use bus companies such as Sri Maju Group, Super Nice Express, Sri Theven Travel or others on this route to Butterworth.

Buses depart from Sungai Bus Station and arrive at Butterworth Bus Station, which is right next to the train station and the port where boats depart for Penang. Some other local buses may also depart from other locations or stops. A bus transfer to Butterworth from Sungai Petani costs around $1-3/pp, these prices are roughly the same throughout the year.

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You can search and buy Sungai Petani to Butterworth bus tickets online in advance. When booking a ticket, always also read all transfer information and instructions and follow the instructions of the transport company.

Please arrive at Sungai Petani bus station at least 30 minutes before the bus departs. The bus transfer to Butterworth is sought after mainly by solo low-cost travelers who have a rather limited budget for their travel.

2. TRAIN from Sungai Petani to Butterworth

If you would like to travel to Butterworth from Sungai Petani by train, this transfer option is also available. On this route, you can use the KTM Komuter trains with seats that run in this area of ​​Malaysia. The KTM Komuter train departs from Sungai Petani Railway Station and arrives to Butterworth Railway Station, see the railway map in Malaysia.

This train station is also just a short distance from the port, from where boats depart for Penang. It is a relatively quick transfer option between these cities, and the train ride from Sungai Petani to Butterworth takes about 35 minutes, usually the specified travel time is also respected.

Train tickets for this train from Sungai Petani to Butterworth can be purchased at the station or you can try searching and booking online. When making a reservation, always read all the information and follow the instructions and conditions of train transport. Train transfer is again a cheap option to get to Butterworth and transport from Sungai Petani costs only about $1-2/pp.

Please arrive at Sungai Petani railway station at least 30-60 minutes before the train departs. A train transfer is also a good option for getting to Butterworth, but the downside may be the relatively limited train timetable between these towns. Transport by train is popular even among low-cost travelers, because train tickets are relatively cheap.

3. TAXI / CAR from Sungai Petani to Butterworth

Private car/taxi transfer with driver from Sungai Petani to Butterworth is also available on this route. This is the most convenient transport option, but on the other hand, it is also, of course, the most expensive. Transportation by private car with a driver from Sungai Petani to Butterworth takes about 30-40 minutes, depending on where exactly you depart from. Transfer by private taxi / car with a driver from Sungai Petani to Butterworth costs about $20-25/car, prices may vary slightly depending on the company.

For a private transfer to Butterworth from Sungai Petani, you can use companies such as PenGuard Limo Service, Teksi Sungai Petani PAKCIK OSMAN 24JAM, Teksi Sungai Petani. It is also advisable to wait for this transport option at the hotel in Sungai Petani where you will be staying, they will definitely recommend a suitable carrier. Transfer by private car will probably not be a suitable transport option to Butterworth for low-cost travelers, due to the higher price.

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