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How to get fromIpoh (Station) to Penangby train, car ferry, taxi, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh (Station) to Penang by train, car ferry, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 22m
    RM 6–60

  2. Tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Ipoh to Butterworthtram tram Ipoh Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 37m
    RM 5–29

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh (Station) to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 57m
    RM 320–379

  4. Drive  154.2 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh (Station) to George Towncar car 154.2 km
    1h 46m
    RM 60–87

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh (Station) to George Towntaxi taxi 154.2 km
    1h 46m
    RM 340–410

Ipoh (Station) to Penang by train and car ferry

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRM 6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Ipoh (Station), Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Ipoh (Station) 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 the taxi to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

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