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

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Payar Island by car ferry, tram, unknown, bus, plane, or train

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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, bus, travel

    1. Take the carferry 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. Walk from Alor Setar to Payar Islandunknown unknown
    3h 34m

  3. Car ferry, tram, travel via Jeti Kuala Kedah

    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 Jeti Kuala Kedah to Payar Islandunknown unknown
    3h 40m

  4. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2. Walk from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Payar Islandunknown unknown
    3h 27m

  5. 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 Jeti Kuala Kedah to Payar Islandunknown unknown
    3h 44m

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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, and Alor Setar in around 3h 34m.

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