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

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Kuala 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 Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    3h 42m
    RM 29–39

  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 Alor Startram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    4h
    RM 6–27

  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 Butterworth to Alor Setarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Kuala Kedahbus bus
    4h 22m
    RM 15–31

  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 Kuala Kedahtaxi taxi
    1h 28m
    RM 222–272

  5. Drive 116.9 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Kedahcar car 116.9 km
    1h 20m
    RM 20–29

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Kedahtaxi taxi 116.9 km
    1h 20m
    RM 260–310

George Town to Kuala Kedah by car ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRM 29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Kuala Kedah. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Setar, then take the bus to Kuala Kedah. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedah via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Alor Setar, and Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar in around 4h 22m.

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