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

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

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  1. Tram, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Arau 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 29m
    RM 37–66

  2. Bus, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 2m
    RM 21–51

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 53m
    RM 38–51

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Perlis 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
    2h 6m
    RM 274–323

  5. Drive 157.9 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Perlis to George Towncar car 157.9 km
    1h 59m
    RM 27–39

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Perlis to George Towntaxi taxi 157.9 km
    1h 59m
    RM 300–360

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 162.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Perlis to Penang. However, you can take the taxi to Arau, 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 Perlis to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Butterworth Bus Terminal and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 53m.

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