Located in the Sepang district of Selangor, KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is the busiest and largest airport in Malaysia. The airport is well-connected with an organized network with respect to both inter-terminal transport and external transport. There are rail links to the city hub, taxis, and limousine facilities and but transport available to travel to the city. Both public and private buses connect from terminal 1 and 2 to several points in Kuala Lumpur and other places. Butterworth is the largest town in the Penang state of Malaysia. It also serves as one of the important transport hubs in the whole of Penang Mainland.
The distance from KLIA to Butterworth is 393 km by road via AH2/E1 which takes between 4-6 hours to travel during normal traffic conditions. Taking but travel to reach Butterworth from KLIA would be the cheapest and quickest way.
Fares can range from RM 56 to RM 65. The bus travels via Ipoh Aman Jaya and reaches Butterworth Bus Terminal. The connectivity of roads is very good while traveling to Butterworth.
The bus travel is available every 4-5 hours and the travelers can choose among the various bus travel agencies according to their budget. The bus journey is very comfortable as every bus is air-conditioned. One can enjoy the scenic view all throughout the journey as it is such a wonderful journey by road.
Though there are no designated rest stops on this route, the bus can be stopped at any time if a passenger makes a request. After all, buses operate for the convenience of its passengers.
KLIA to Butterworth Bus Details
From KLIA, busses take off to the Butterworth bus terminal every day. There are many bus operators that operate buses between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Butterworth. The bus agencies include StarMart Express, Jasmine Express, Trans MVS Express, etc.
StarMart Express operates its first bus of the day at 1 am and the last bus would be at 8:45 pm. The operator provides 6 trips per day.
Trans MVS Express operates its first bus of the day at 9 am and the last bus is at 10 pm. This bus makes 2 trips per day.
These buses operate on all days of the week including weekends. It is better for a traveler to book the tickets online in order to avoid queues and they can select the desired seat to have a wonderful scenic journey towards Butterworth. Payments for bus tickets can be made through various modes such as credit cards, debit cards, Alipay, and many more.
Things to do in Butterworth
Butterworth is an exciting place to visit as it has many ethnic attractions that should not be missed:
- Tow Boo Kong Temple, Butterworth: One of the biggest temple complexes having nine Emperor Gods. The temple pagodas are a real treat to the eyes.
- Penang Ferry Terminal: A beautiful place to visit and also offers a very adventurous travel journey.
- Butterworth Art walk: The street is full of murals and artworks depicting the history of Butterworth.
- Penang Bird Park: This is situated in a very short distance from Butterworth. The park has over 300 avian species and around 3,000 birds from around the world that roam in the park.
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