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How to get fromArau to Pulau Pangkorby train, bus, ferry, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Arau to Pulau Pangkor by train, bus, ferry, or tram

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Arau to Ipohtrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Medan Kidd to Pantai Remisbus bus 46
    3. Take the ferry from Marina Island Jetty to Pangkor Jettyferry ferry
    5h 52m
    RM 40–79

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Sungai Petani

    1. Take the train from Arau to Sungai Petanitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Lumut Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Marina Island Jetty to Pangkor Jettyferry ferry
    7h 17m
    RM 77–134

  3. Tram, bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Arau to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Lumutbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Lumut Jetty to Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 40m
    RM 49–86

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 371.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Arau, Malaysia and Pulau Pangkor, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Arau to Pulau Pangkor. However, you can take the train to Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Pantai Remis, take the taxi to Marina Island Jetty, then take the ferry to Pangkor Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arau to Pangkor Jetty via Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani, Lumut Bus Station, and Marina Island Jetty in around 7h 17m.

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