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

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    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 35–47

  2. Drive  157.9 km

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

  3. 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 carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 5m
    RM 44–64

  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. 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: 176.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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 bus to Butterworth Bus Terminal, 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 Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 4h 5m.

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