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How to get fromGeorge Town to Orang Utan Islandby car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Orang Utan Island by car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train, taxi

    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 Bagan Seraitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bagan Serai to Orang Utan Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 29m
    RM 38–65

  2. Drive 75.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from George Town to Orang Utan Islandcar car 75.1 km
    57 min
    RM 13–19

  3. Car ferry, bus, taxi

    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 Kamuntingbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kamunting to Orang Utan Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 42m
    RM 47–61

  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 Orang Utan Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 10m
    RM 132–162

  5. Car ferry, bus, taxi via Parit Buntar

    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 Hentian Raya Parit Buntarbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bagan Serai to Orang Utan Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 41m
    RM 38–54

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Orang Utan Islandtaxi taxi 75.1 km
    57 min
    RM 140–180

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 75.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Orang Utan Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Orang Utan Island. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Bagan Serai, then take the taxi to Orang Utan Island. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the bus to Kamunting, then take the taxi to Orang Utan Island.

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