There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Kuala Kedah by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train, 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, tram
best- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram Padang Besar Line
3h 38mRM 6–27Line 303 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Komtar to Sungai Nibong Besarbus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus
5h 54mRM 29Car 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 Kuala Kedahtaxi
1h 28mRM 222–272Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
3h 42mRM 29–39Drive 116.9 km
- Drive from George Town to Kuala Kedahcar 116.9 km
1h 20mRM 47–67Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Kedahtaxi 116.9 km
1h 20mRM 260–310
Penang to Kuala Kedah by car ferry, tram, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Kuala Kedah is to car ferry and tram which costs RM 5 - RM 27 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Kuala Kedah is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs RM 45 - RM 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Kuala Kedah. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Kuala Kedah via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal and Alor Setar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Penang and Kuala Kedah is 117 km. The road distance is 116.9 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Kuala Kedah without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 3h 38m and costs RM 5 - RM 27.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Penang to Kuala Kedah, including transfers.
Penang to Kuala Kedah bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Terminal Komtar station.
Penang to Kuala Kedah bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Sungai Nibong Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Kuala Kedah is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Penang to Kuala Kedah.
There are 420+ hotels available in Kuala Kedah.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Kuala Kedah, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Terminal Komtar to Kuala Kedah via Sungai Nibong Besar, Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, and Alor Setar in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–23
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rapid Penang
Bus from Terminal Komtar to Sungai Nibong Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- Rapid Penang
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plus Liner
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25
- Website
- Plus Liner
- 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
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
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- RM 220–310
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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