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

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There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang by bus, car ferry, tram, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 18m
    RM 26–36
  2. Tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 44m
    RM 5–24
  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar (Station) to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 28m
    RM 229–270
  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 47m
    RM 28–37
  5. Drive  117.3 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar (Station) to George Towncar car 117.3 km
    1h 21m
    RM 20–29
  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar (Station) to George Towntaxi taxi 117.3 km
    1h 21m
    RM 260–310

Alor Setar (Station) to Penang by bus, foot, tram, and car ferry

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
TicketRM 5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang. However, you can take the bus 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 bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 2h 44m.

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