There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Bagan Serai by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, train
best- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Bagan Seraitrain Butterworth
1h 53mRM 10–29Bus
- Take the bus from Kompleks Chai Leng Park to Hentian Raya Parit Buntarbus Eb80
3hRM 139–141Car ferry, taxi
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Bagan Seraitaxi
1h 5mRM 97–122Drive 65.2 km
- Drive from George Town to Bagan Seraicar 65.2 km
51 minRM 26–37Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Bagan Seraitaxi 65.2 km
51 minRM 110–130
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Bagan Serai is to car ferry and train which costs RM 9 - RM 29 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Bagan Serai is to drive which takes 51 min and costs RM 25 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Bagan Serai. However, there are services departing from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank and arriving at Bagan Serai via Kompleks Chai Leng Park and Parit Buntar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Penang and Bagan Serai is 57 km. The road distance is 65.2 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Bagan Serai without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 1h 53m and costs RM 9 - RM 29.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Penang to Bagan Serai, including transfers.
Penang to Bagan Serai bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Kompleks Chai Leng Park station.
Penang to Bagan Serai bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Hentian Raya Parit Buntar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Bagan Serai is 65 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Penang to Bagan Serai.
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What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Bagan Serai, Malaysia?
Rapid Penang operates a bus from Kompleks Chai Leng Park to Hentian Raya Parit Buntar hourly. Tickets cost RM 4–5 and the journey takes 52 min.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 13–18
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Butterworth to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 15
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 12–14
- Gold
- RM 15
- Platinum
- RM 16–18
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rapid Penang
Bus from Kompleks Chai Leng Park to Hentian Raya Parit Buntar
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–5
- Schedules at
- Rapid Penang
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- RM 95–130
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
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