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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gurun to Penang Hill by tram, car ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Gurun to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 39m
    RM 28–51

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gurun to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 13m
    RM 13–20

  3. Train, car ferry, line 204 bus

    1. Take the train from Gurun to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from (M1) Jetty B to Stesen Bukit Benderabus bus 204
    3h 13m
    RM 36–108

  4. Drive 81.8 km

    1. Drive from Gurun to Penang Hillcar car 81.8 km
    1h
    RM 14–20

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gurun to Penang Hilltaxi taxi 81.8 km
    1h
    RM 180–220

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 79.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Gurun to Penang Hill. However, you can take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Penang Hill. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gurun to Penang Hill Railway Upper Station via Butterworth, Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, (M1) Jetty B, Stesen Bukit Bendera, and Penang Hill Railway Lower Station in around 3h 13m.

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