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How to get fromGeorge Town to Payar Islandby car ferry, tram, unknown, train, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Payar Island by car ferry, tram, unknown, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, tram, travel

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    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 Alor Setartram tram
    3. Walk from Alor Setar to Payar Islandunknown unknown
    2h 49m

  2. Car ferry, train, travel

    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 Alor Setartrain train
    3. Walk from Kuala Kedah to Payar Islandunknown unknown
    4h 15m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Walk from Alor Setar to Payar Islandunknown unknown
    5h 15m

  4. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2. Walk from Langkawi-Airport-LGK to Payar Islandunknown unknown
    3h 24m

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Payar Island. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Alor Setar, then travel to Payar Island. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Payar Island via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, and Kuala Kedah in around 4h 15m.

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