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How to get fromGeorge Town to Kedahby car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Kedah by car ferry, train, bus, 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 Sungai Petanitrain train Butterworth
    1h 34m
    RM 14–19

  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 Sungai Petanitram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    1h 53m
    RM 3–19

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petanibus bus Eb60
    1h 41m
    RM 6–7

  4. 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 Sungai Petanitaxi taxi
    50 min
    RM 87–112

  5. Drive 55.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Sungai Petanicar car 55.3 km
    42 min
    RM 10–14

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Sungai Petanitaxi taxi 55.3 km
    42 min
    RM 120–150

George Town to Kedah by car ferry and train

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRM 14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 48.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Kedah. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Sungai Petani. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 1h 41m.

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