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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 58m
    RM 30–41

  2. Bus, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jitra to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 35m
    RM 17–40

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Jitra 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 36m
    RM 256–302

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jitra to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal UTC Ukir Square to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 43m
    RM 22–30

  5. Drive 129.5 km

    1. Drive from Jitra to George Towncar car 129.5 km
    1h 28m
    RM 22–32

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jitra to George Towntaxi taxi 129.5 km
    1h 28m
    RM 280–350

Jitra to Penang by bus and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 122.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Jitra to Penang. However, you can take the bus to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Setar, 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 bus from Jitra to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 35m.

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