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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train Ipoh
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 37m
    RM 6–54

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Butterworthbus bus Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 29m
    RM 22–40

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh (Station) 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 57m
    RM 321–379

  4. Drive 154.2 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh (Station) to George Towncar car 154.2 km
    1h 46m
    RM 27–38

  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

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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 a vehicle from Ipoh (Station) to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Jalan Bendahara Ipoh, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 29m.

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