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How to get fromGeorge Town to Pulau Pangkorby bus, ferry, car ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Pulau Pangkor by bus, ferry, car ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Lumutbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Marina Island Jetty to Pangkor Jettyferry ferry
    6h 1m
    RM 74–96

  2. Car ferry, train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Ipohtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Medan Kidd to Pantai Remisbus bus 46
    4. Take the ferry from Marina Island Jetty to Pangkor Jettyferry ferry
    6h 27m
    RM 39–96

  3. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    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 Lumutbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Lumut Jetty to Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 28m
    RM 47–57

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Pulau Pangkor.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Pulau Pangkor, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Pulau Pangkor. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Meru Raya, take the bus to Terminal Lumut, take the taxi to Marina Island Jetty, then take the ferry to Pangkor Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Pangkor Jetty via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Ipoh, Medan Kidd, Pantai Remis, and Marina Island Jetty in around 6h 27m.

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