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How to get fromKangar to George Townby tram, car ferry, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kangar to George Town by tram, car ferry, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Tram, car ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Arau to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 9m
    RM 8–59

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 44m
    RM 24

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kangar 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
    2h 6m
    RM 273–322

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaadbus bus R14 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arau to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 37m
    RM 40–85

  5. Drive  157.6 km

    1. Drive from Kangar to George Towncar car 157.6 km
    1h 58m
    RM 27–39

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kangar to George Towntaxi taxi 157.6 km
    1h 58m
    RM 300–360

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 166.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Kangar, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kangar to George Town. However, you can take the bus to Sma Almaad, walk to Arau, 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 Kangar to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Butterworth Bus Terminal and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 44m.

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