Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kuala Perlis

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, 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.

  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 47m
    RM 67–92

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    4h 10m
    RM 24–52

  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 Kuala Perlistaxi taxi
    2h 5m
    RM 272–322

  4. Drive 157.2 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Perliscar car 157.2 km
    1h 57m
    RM 27–39

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Perlistaxi taxi 157.2 km
    1h 57m
    RM 300–360

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Kuala Perlis. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Arau, then take the taxi to Kuala Perlis. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 4h 10m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.