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How to get fromPenang to Kelam Caveby car ferry, train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Kelam Cave by car ferry, train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Bukit Ketritrain train Butterworth
    3h 2m
    RM 45–70

  2. Car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Bukit Katritram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    3h 21m
    RM 14–42

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus bus
    4h 29m
    RM 30–66

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kelam Cavecar car
    2h 30m
    RM 77–122

  5. Drive 182.2 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kelam Cavecar car 182.2 km
    2h 22m
    RM 85–122

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penang to Kelam Cave.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Kelam Cave, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Kelam Cave. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Bukit Ketri, then drive to Kelam Cave. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kelam Cave via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Kangar in around 4h 29m.

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