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How to get fromGeorge Town to Kuala Kangsarby car ferry, train, taxi, tram, or car

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

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsartrain train Ets
    1h 59m
    RM 5–47

  2. Car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    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 Kuala Kangsartram tram Ipoh Line
    2h 42m
    RM 4–25

  3. 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 Kuala Kangsartaxi taxi
    1h 38m
    RM 222–272

  4. Drive 125.8 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Kangsarcar car 125.8 km
    1h 24m
    RM 21–31

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Kangsartaxi taxi 125.8 km
    1h 24m
    RM 240–290

George Town to Kuala Kangsar by car ferry and train

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
TicketRM 5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia?

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

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