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How to get fromGurun to Penangby train, car ferry, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gurun to Penang by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Gurun to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 28m
    RM 19–25

  2. Tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Gurun to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 28m
    RM 4–21

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gurun to Bukit Tengahtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavonbus bus Ct14
    2h 22m
    RM 18–25

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Gurun to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 2m
    RM 141–166

  5. Drive 77.9 km

    1. Drive from Gurun to George Towncar car 77.9 km
    55 min
    RM 14–19

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gurun to George Towntaxi taxi 77.9 km
    55 min
    RM 170–210

Gurun to Penang by train and car ferry

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Gurun, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Gurun to Penang. However, you can take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gurun to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavon via Bukit Tengah and Taman Bunga Raya in around 2h 22m.

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