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

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

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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 40m
    RM 93–120

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 17m
    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
    5h 13m
    RM 52–131

  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
    5h 25m
    RM 60–146

  5. Drive 161.9 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Penang Hillcar car 161.9 km
    2h 4m
    RM 28–40

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Perlis to Penang Hilltaxi taxi 161.9 km
    2h 4m
    RM 300–370

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 172.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Perlis to Penang Hill. 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 take the taxi to Penang Hill. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuala Perlis to Penang Hill Railway Upper Station via Butterworth Bus Terminal, Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, (M1) Jetty B, Pejabat Pos Ayer Itam, and Penang Hill Railway Lower Station in around 5h 13m.

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