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How to get fromButterworth to Myanmarby car ferry, plane, train, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Butterworth to Myanmar by car ferry, plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, fly

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane PEN - RGN
    6h 36m
    $112–323

  2. Train, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Chong Khaeptrain train
    4. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    5. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Yangon Aung Mingalarbus bus
    43h 3m
    $61–174

  3. Drive 1,854.1 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Yangoncar car 1,854.1 km
    26h 22m
    $176–254

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Myanmar. 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 Yangon International Airport (RGN), walk to Yangon Airport Terminal 1, then take the bus to Excel Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Butterworth to Yangon via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Nakhon Phathom, Chong Khaep, Thayetchaung, Myanmar, Mawlamyine station, Mawlamyine, and Yangon Aung Mingalar in around 43h 3m.

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