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How to get fromKulim to Penangby taxi, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kulim to Bukit Mertajamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 10m
    RM 40–60

  2. Drive 39.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kulim to George Towncar car 39.1 km
    37 min
    RM 7–10

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kulim to (M1) The Summittaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from (M1) The Summit to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavonbus bus Ct14
    1h 16m
    RM 37–44

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kulim 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
    44 min
    RM 60–71

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kulim to George Towntaxi taxi 39.1 km
    37 min
    RM 75–95

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 29.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kulim to Penang. However, you can take the taxi to Bukit Mertajam, take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to (M1) The Summit then take the bus to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavon.

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