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How to get fromGeorge Town to Sungkaiby car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Sungkai by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

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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 train from Butterworth to Sungkaitrain train Ets
    3h 31m
    RM 8–37

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Sungkaitrain train Ets
    5h 6m
    RM 36–69

  3. 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 Sungkaitaxi taxi
    2h 52m
    RM 422–552

  4. Drive 233.8 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Sungkaicar car 233.8 km
    2h 38m
    RM 40–57

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Sungkaitaxi taxi 233.8 km
    2h 38m
    RM 440–550

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Sungkai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Sungkai, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Sungkai. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Sungkai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Sungkai via Terminal Meru Raya, Medan Kidd, and Ipoh in around 5h 6m.

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