There are 5 ways to get from Arau to Penang by tram, car ferry, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, car ferry
best- Take the tram from Arau to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 13mRM 6–28Taxi, car ferry
- Take the taxi from Arau to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 58mRM 270–319Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Arau to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 13mRM 37–50Drive 155.9 km
- Drive from Arau to George Towncar 155.9 km
1h 51mRM 27–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arau to George Towntaxi 155.9 km
1h 51mRM 290–360
Arau to Penang by tram and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arau to Penang is to tram and car ferry which costs RM 5 - RM 28 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Arau to Penang is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs RM 26 - RM 40.
The distance between Arau and Penang is 144 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.
The best way to get from Arau to Penang without a car is to tram and car ferry which takes 2h 13m and costs RM 5 - RM 28.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Arau to Penang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Arau to Penang is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Arau to Penang.
There are 2503+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Arau, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Arau to Penang. However, you can take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Arau to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–26
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–26
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Arau to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- RM 260–360
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
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