There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Kuala Nerang by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, tram, bus
best- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
- Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Pejabat Pekhidmatan Veterinar Daerah Padang Terapbus K30
4h 3mRM 5–27Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus
- Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Pejabat Pekhidmatan Veterinar Daerah Padang Terapbus K30
6h 20mRM 28–29Car ferry, taxi
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kuala Nerangtaxi
1h 50mRM 282–342Car ferry, train, bus
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain
- Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Pejabat Pekhidmatan Veterinar Daerah Padang Terapbus K30
4h 6mRM 28–39Drive 142.8 km
- Drive from George Town to Kuala Nerangcar 142.8 km
1h 42mRM 25–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Nerangtaxi 142.8 km
1h 42mRM 310–380
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from George Town to Kuala Nerang is to car ferry and tram and bus which costs RM 4 - RM 27 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from George Town to Kuala Nerang is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs RM 24 - RM 35.
No, there is no direct bus from George Town to Kuala Nerang. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Pejabat Pekhidmatan Veterinar Daerah Padang Terap via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal and Pekan Rabu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between George Town and Kuala Nerang is 166 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from George Town to Kuala Nerang without a car is to car ferry and tram and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs RM 4 - RM 27.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from George Town to Kuala Nerang, including transfers.
George Town to Kuala Nerang bus services, operated by Plusliner, depart from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal station.
George Town to Kuala Nerang bus services, operated by Plusliner, arrive at Alor Setar station.
Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Kuala Nerang is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from George Town to Kuala Nerang.
There are 130+ hotels available in Kuala Nerang.
What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kuala Nerang, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Terminal Komtar to Pejabat Pekhidmatan Veterinar Daerah Padang Terap via Sungai Nibong Besar, Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, and Pekan Rabu in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–23
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Website
- BAS.MY Kota Setar
Bus from Pekan Rabu to Pejabat Pekhidmatan Veterinar Daerah Padang Terap
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Website
- BAS.MY Kota Setar
Bus from Pekan Rabu to Pejabat Pekhidmatan Veterinar Daerah Padang Terap
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Website
- BAS.MY Kota Setar
Bus from Pekan Rabu to Pejabat Pekhidmatan Veterinar Daerah Padang Terap
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Website
- BAS.MY Kota Setar
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plus Liner
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25
- Website
- Plus Liner
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- RM 280–380
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
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