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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    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 37m
    RM 80–103

  2. Bus, car ferry

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

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Bukit Kayu Hitam 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 53m
    RM 269–317

  4. Bus, car ferry via Changlun

    1. Take the bus from Changlun to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 27m
    RM 31–41

  5. Drive 155.3 km

    1. Drive from Bukit Kayu Hitam to George Towncar car 155.3 km
    1h 45m
    RM 72–104

  6. Taxi

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

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 171.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Penang. However, you can take the taxi to Arau, take the train 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 Bukit Kayu Hitam to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Butterworth and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 2h 44m.

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