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How to get fromButterworth to Penang Hill Railwayby car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Butterworth to Penang Hill Railway by car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Penang Hill Railwaytaxi taxi
    29 min
    RM 24–29

  2. Car ferry, line 201 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from (M1) Jetty B to Pejabat Pos Ayer Itambus bus 201 / ...
    1h 22m
    RM 3–5

  3. Car ferry, line 204 bus

    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from (M1) Jetty B to Stesen Bukit Benderabus bus 204
    1h 50m
    RM 4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Butterworth to Penang Hill Railwaytaxi taxi 28.7 km
    26 min
    RM 60–75

  5. Drive 28.7 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Penang Hill Railwaycar car 28.7 km
    26 min
    RM 5–7

Butterworth to Penang Hill Railway by car ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRM 4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.9 km
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Penang Hill Railway, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Penang Hill Railway. However, you can take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Penang Hill Railway. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Penang Hill Railway via Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, (M1) Jetty B, and Pejabat Pos Ayer Itam in around 1h 22m.

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