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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipoh 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 Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 29m
    RM 34

  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 6–29

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworthbus bus AmanJaya Ipoh
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 45m
    RM 17–37

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh 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 59m
    RM 326–385

  5. Bus, line 401 bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong to Lebuh Carnavonbus bus 401
    3h 16m
    RM 21–40

  6. Drive 156.2 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to George Towncar car 156.2 km
    1h 48m
    RM 26–38

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh to George Towntaxi taxi 156.2 km
    1h 48m
    RM 340–410

Ipoh to Penang by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRM 34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ipoh to Penang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Lebuh Carnavon via Terminal Sungai Nibong and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 3h 16m.

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