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How to get fromBukit Kayu Hitam to Penangby tram, car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Penang by tram, car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Arau 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 37m
    RM 47–79

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 44m
    RM 14–15

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Bukit Kayu Hitam 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 53m
    RM 268–317

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sadao Checkpoint to George Town Hotel Transferbus bus Sadao Checkpoint - George Town Hotel Transfer
    3h 50m
    RM 123–125

  5. Drive  155.3 km

    1. Drive from Bukit Kayu Hitam to George Towncar car 155.3 km
    1h 45m
    RM 86–125

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bukit Kayu Hitam to George Towntaxi taxi 155.3 km
    1h 45m
    RM 290–360

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  • Distance: 170.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Bukit Kayu Hitam, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

Zee Zenith Travel operates a bus from Sadao Checkpoint to George Town Hotel Transfer once daily. Tickets cost RM 118 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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