What is the cheapest way to get from Padang to Butterworth?

The cheapest way to get from Padang to Butterworth is to bus and ferry via Malacca which costs RM 180 - RM 300 and takes 21h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padang to Butterworth?

The fastest way to get from Padang to Butterworth is to fly and car ferry which takes 8h 7m and costs RM 210 - RM 600.

How far is it from Padang to Butterworth?

The distance between Padang and Butterworth is 729 km.

How do I travel from Padang to Butterworth without a car?

The best way to get from Padang to Butterworth without a car is to bus and ferry via Malacca which takes 21h 19m and costs RM 180 - RM 300.

How long does it take to get from Padang to Butterworth?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Padang to Butterworth, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Padang and Butterworth?

Butterworth is 1h ahead of Padang. It is currently 9:03 PM in Padang and 10:03 PM in Butterworth.

Where can I stay near Butterworth?

There are 2611+ hotels available in Butterworth.

Padang to Butterworth - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Padang to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or train

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

Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry
best
1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane PDG - PEN
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 7m
RM 216–554
Fly to Alor Setar, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane PDG - AOR
2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain
11h 25m
RM 183–1,021
Bus, ferry, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus
2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry
3. Drive from Port Dickson to Klia T1car
4. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
5. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain Ets
19h 10m
RM 273–386
Bus, ferry via Malacca
1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus
2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melakaferry
3. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus Tbs
21h 19m
RM 183–293
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus
2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry
3. Take the bus from Terminal Port Dickson to Terminal Onebus
4. Take the bus from Seremban Terminal 1 to Butterworthbus
22h 43m
Bus, ferry via Kampung Bukit Tinggi, Bentong
1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus
2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melakaferry
3. Take the bus from 707 Hotel Malacca to First World Genting Highlandsbus
4. Take the bus from First World Genting Highlands to Chai Leng Park - Caltexbus
25h 56m
RM 215–284

Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

41Weekly Planes

4h 51mAverage Duration

RM 175Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Padang to Butterworth.

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Distance: 729.4 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Padang, Indonesia and Butterworth, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Padang to Butterworth. However, you can take the bus to Padang Airport, walk to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang to Butterworth via Dumai Terminal AKAP, Dumai, Port Dickson, Klia T1, KL Sentral, and Kl Sentral in around 19h 10m.

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