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How to get fromGeorge Town to Simpang Pulaiby car ferry, train, bus, taxi, plane, tram, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Simpang Pulai by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, plane, tram, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    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 Ipohtrain train Ets
    3h 14m
    RM 8–65

  2. Car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    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 Ipohtram tram Ipoh Line
    3h 57m
    RM 7–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    3h 57m
    RM 35–50

  4. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry 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 Simpang Pulaitaxi taxi
    2h 7m
    RM 352–422

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane PEN - IPH
    5h 41m
    RM 572–927

  6. Drive  167.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Simpang Pulaicar car 167.3 km
    1h 53m
    RM 29–41

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Simpang Pulaitaxi taxi 167.3 km
    1h 53m
    RM 370–440

George Town to Simpang Pulai by car ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRM 8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Simpang Pulai, Malaysia?

Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once a week. Tickets cost RM 30–45 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Scoot Tigerair and AirAsia fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ipoh (IPH) every 4 hours.

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