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How to get fromPenang to Butterworthby car ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Penang to Butterworth by car ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Car ferry

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    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    20 min
    RM 2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Butterworthtaxi taxi 23.1 km
    20 min
    RM 50–60

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jalan Magazine to Weld Quaybus bus 401E
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    47 min
    RM 3

Penang to Butterworth by car ferry

Calendar232Weekly Car ferry
Duration20 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.2 km
  • Duration: 20 min

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

Penang Port operates a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal hourly. Tickets cost RM 2 and the journey takes 20 min.

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