Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you SGD 619.89 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere SGD 11.47.

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 7 hours to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth. Train will bring you to your destination in 4h 3m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 10m to reach Butterworth.

Travelling between Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth can be as cheap as SGD 11.47 if you opt for a Billion Stars Express bus and as expensive as SGD 619.89 if you buy a Asian Overland Services taxi ticket.

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

• 98 from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth starting from 00:30 TBS Kuala Lumpur until 23:59 TBS Kuala Lumpur
• 12 from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth starting from 08:03 Kuala Lumpur Sentral until 20:16 Terminal KTM
• 0 from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth starting from 02:15 Penang International Airport until 23:35 Penang International Airport

0 from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth starting from 00:00 Kuala Lumpur any hotel until 00:00 Kuala Lumpur any hotel

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as SGD 33.37.

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 Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Silkair, Singapore Airlines, Starlux Airlines, Thai Airways

Bus

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth 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 Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth

Alisan Coach, Billion Stars Express, Cosmic Express, Ekspres Mutiara, KKKL Express, KPB Express, Mara Liner, Mayang Sari, Prisma Express, Sani Express, StarMart, Super Nice Express

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 Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth

Asian Overland Services

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.

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 61% decided to fly
• 26% took a train
• 12% opted for a bus
• 1% bought a taxi ride