Rome2Rio

How to get fromButterworth to Cái Bèby car ferry, plane, bus, train, car or tram

Find Transport to Cái Bè

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Butterworth to Cái Bè by car ferry, plane, bus, train, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)planePEN - SGN
    3. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay to Sa Tra Tien Giangbus
    8h 35m
    $86–165
  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
    4. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bavet borderbus
    5. Drive from Bavet border to Cái Bècar
    39h 32m
    $87–98
  3. Drive 1,977.9 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Cái Bècar1,977.9 km
    28h 17m
    $230–332
  4. Tram to Alor Setar, fly, bus

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)planeAOR - SGN
    3. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay to Sa Tra Tien Giangbus
    10h 28m
    $112–188

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Cái Bè, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Cái Bè. However, you can take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), walk to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, take the line 49 bus to ParkRoyal Saigon Hotel, take the taxi to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, take the bus to Sa Tra Tien Giang, then take the taxi to Cái Bè. Alternatively, you can take a train from Butterworth to Cái Bè via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, MRT สวนจตุจักร;Mrt Chatuchak Park, BTS หมอชิต;Bts Mo Chit, BTS พญาไท;Bts Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, and Bavet border in around 39h 32m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.