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How to get fromAlor Setar Airport (AOR) to Penangby train, car ferry, bus, taxi, tram, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Alor Setar Airport (AOR) to Penang by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, tram, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 2m
    RM 49–65

  2. Drive 124.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alor Setar Airport (AOR) to George Towncar car 124.1 km
    1h 28m
    RM 21–31

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 29m
    RM 52–68

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar Airport (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 36m
    RM 244–288

  5. Tram, car ferry

    1. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 2m
    RM 25–48

  6. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Alor Setar-AOR to George Townrideshare rideshare 124.1 km
    1h 28m

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar Airport (AOR) to George Towntaxi taxi 124.1 km
    1h 28m
    RM 270–330

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 120.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Alor Setar Airport (AOR), Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar Airport (AOR) to Penang. However, you can take the taxi to Anak Bukit, take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alor Setar Airport (AOR) to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 2h 29m.

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