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How to get fromGeorge Town to Arauby car ferry, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Arau by car ferry, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, tram

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    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Arautram tram Padang Besar Line
    2h 28m
    RM 5–28

  2. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Arautaxi taxi
    1h 57m
    RM 262–322

  3. Drive 155.5 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Araucar car 155.5 km
    1h 49m
    RM 27–38

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Arautaxi taxi 155.5 km
    1h 49m
    RM 290–360

George Town to Arau by car ferry and tram

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 143.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Arau. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle to Arau. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Arau.

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