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How to get fromArau Station to George Townby tram, car ferry, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arau Station to George Town by tram, car ferry, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Tram, car ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Arau 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 13m
    RM 6–28
  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Arau Station 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 59m
    RM 270–319
  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Arau 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 13m
    RM 37–50
  4. Drive 156.1 km

    1. Drive from Arau Station to George Towncar car 156.1 km
    1h 51m
    RM 27–39
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arau Station to George Towntaxi taxi 156.1 km
    1h 51m
    RM 290–360

Arau Station to George Town by tram and car ferry

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRM 6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Arau Station, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Arau Station to George Town. 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.

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