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How to get fromGeorge Town to Arau Stationby car ferry, train, taxi, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Arau Station by car ferry, train, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Arautrain train Butterworth
    2h 32m
    RM 37–52

  2. Car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry 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 51m
    RM 5–28

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry 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 Arau Stationtaxi taxi
    1h 58m
    RM 262–322

  4. Drive 155.7 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Arau Stationcar car 155.7 km
    1h 50m
    RM 27–38

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Arau Stationtaxi taxi 155.7 km
    1h 50m
    RM 290–360

George Town to Arau Station by car ferry and train

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRM 37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

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

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