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

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There are 7 ways to get from Jitra to Penang by tram, car ferry, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Tram, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 9m
    RM 44–73

  2. Bus, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pekan Jitra Kedah to Pekan Rabubus bus K20
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 25m
    RM 4–27

  3. 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 carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 43m
    RM 18–29

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Jitra 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 36m
    RM 255–302

  5. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pejabat Hutan Daerah to Pekan Rabubus bus K20
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 36m
    RM 27–39

  6. Drive  129.5 km

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

  7. 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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Jitra to Penang. However, you can take the taxi to Anak Bukit, take the vehicle 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 Pekan Jitra Kedah to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 25m.

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