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How to get fromKota Baharu to Penangby train, car ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kota Baharu to Penang by train, car ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Kota Bharu to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 29m
    RM 7–31

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kota Baharu 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
    2h 34m
    RM 383–452

  3. Drive 182.2 km

    1. Drive from Kota Baharu to George Towncar car 182.2 km
    2h 23m
    RM 31–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kota Baharu to George Towntaxi taxi 182.2 km
    2h 23m
    RM 400–480

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Map of how to get from Kota Baharu to Penang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Kota Baharu, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Baharu 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 the taxi to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

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