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How to get fromBukit Merah to George Townby train, car ferry, taxi, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bukit Merah to George Town by train, car ferry, taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Lahat to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 21m
    RM 6–30

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Bukit Merah 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
    2h 3m
    RM 334–395

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane IPH - PEN
    5h 24m
    RM 632–890

  4. Drive 160.1 km

    1. Drive from Bukit Merah to George Towncar car 160.1 km
    1h 52m
    RM 28–40

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bukit Merah to George Towntaxi taxi 160.1 km
    1h 52m
    RM 350–420

Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRM 570Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bukit Merah to George Town.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Bukit Merah, Perak, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

Scoot Tigerair and AirAsia fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day.

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