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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Kangsar to Penang by train, car ferry, taxi, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Kuala Kangsar to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 54m
    RM 5–43

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Kangsar 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 35m
    RM 224–264

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Kuala Kangsar to Bukit Tengahtram tram Ipoh Line
    2. Take the bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavonbus bus Ct14
    2h 56m
    RM 5–26

  4. Drive 125.7 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Kangsar to George Towncar car 125.7 km
    1h 25m
    RM 22–31

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Kangsar to George Towntaxi taxi 125.7 km
    1h 25m
    RM 240–290

Kuala Kangsar to Penang by train and car ferry

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRM 5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Kangsar 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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