Rome2Rio

How to get fromButterworth to Shanghaiby car ferry, plane, car or tram

Find Transport to Shanghai

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Butterworth to Shanghai by car ferry, plane, 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 to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    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 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane PEN - SHA
    11h 22m
    ¥862–1,817

  2. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    cheapest
    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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane PEN - PVG
    9h 38m
    ¥762–2,167

  3. Drive 4,634.4 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Shanghaicar car 4,634.4 km
    2d 8h
    ¥4,019–5,806

  4. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane AOR - PVG
    11h 51m
    ¥1,012–3,860

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥819Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Shanghai, China?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), walk to Hongqiao Airport T1, then take the line 10 subway to South Shaanxi Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Butterworth to Shanghai in around 2d 8h.

Airlines
Train 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 How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Where to next?

Trips from Butterworth

Trips to Shanghai

Popular routes