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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Kedah to Penang by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 1m
    RM 28–38

  2. Tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Alor Star to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 16m
    RM 5–26

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan to Terminal Shahab Perdanabus bus K10
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 55m
    RM 28–39

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Kedah 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
    1h 29m
    RM 229–270

  5. Drive 117.3 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Kedah to George Towncar car 117.3 km
    1h 21m
    RM 20–29

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Kedah to George Towntaxi taxi 117.3 km
    1h 21m
    RM 260–310

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 134.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Kedah to Penang. However, you can take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, 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 a bus from Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Terminal Shahab Perdana, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 55m.

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