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How to get fromKuala Perlis to George Town Penangby train, car ferry, bus, taxi, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Perlis to George Town Penang by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Arau to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 51m
    RM 69–90

  2. Drive 158.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kuala Perlis to George Town Penangcar car 158.7 km
    2h
    RM 27–39

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 58m
    RM 38–47

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 28m
    RM 43–63

  5. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Perlis 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 29m
    RM 274–323

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Perlis to George Town Penangtaxi taxi 158.7 km
    2h
    RM 300–360

  7. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    4h 9m
    RM 157–694

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Kuala Perlis, Malaysia and George Town Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Perlis to George Town Penang. However, you can take the taxi to Arau, take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, then walk to George Town Penang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuala Perlis to Lebuh Lintang via Butterworth Bus Terminal, Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, and Weld Quay in around 3h 58m.

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