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How to get fromKuala Perlis to Penang Hill Railwayby tram, car ferry, bus, car, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Perlis to Penang Hill Railway by tram, car ferry, bus, car, ferry, plane, or taxi

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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
    3h 34m
    RM 38–69

  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
    5h 8m
    RM 22–53

  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
    4h 56m
    RM 38–53

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 16m
    RM 27–39

  5. 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 35m
    RM 159–753

  6. Drive 160.9 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Penang Hill Railwaycar car 160.9 km
    2h 3m
    RM 27–39

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Perlis to Penang Hill Railwaytaxi taxi 160.9 km
    2h 3m
    RM 300–370

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 173.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Perlis to Penang Hill Railway. However, you can take the taxi to Arau, take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to (M1) Jetty B, take the line 201 bus to Maybank Air Itam, then walk to Penang Hill Railway. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuala Perlis to Penang Hill Railway via Butterworth Bus Terminal, Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, (M1) Jetty B, and Pejabat Pos Ayer Itam in around 4h 56m.

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