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How to get fromKuala Kedah (Station) to Penangby tram, car ferry, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Kedah (Station) to Penang 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 Alor Setar 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 59m
    RM 6–27

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Kedah to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 48m
    RM 28–39

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Kedah (Station) 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 31m
    RM 232–274

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 2m
    RM 29–39

  5. Drive 118.8 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Kedah (Station) to George Towncar car 118.8 km
    1h 23m
    RM 20–29

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Kedah (Station) to George Towntaxi taxi 118.8 km
    1h 23m
    RM 260–320

Kuala Kedah (Station) to Penang by bus, foot, tram, and car ferry

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
TicketRM 6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Kuala Kedah (Station), Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Kedah (Station) to Penang. However, you can take the bus to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Setar, 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 Kuala Kedah to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 48m.

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