There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Pulau Ketam by car ferry, tram, 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, tram
best- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Arautram Padang Besar Line
2h 48mRM 40–73Car ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
4h 10mRM 24–47Car 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 Pulau Ketamtaxi
2h 8mRM 202–242Drive 159.2 km
- Drive from George Town to Pulau Ketamcar 159.2 km
2h 1mRM 63–91Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Pulau Ketamtaxi 159.2 km
2h 1mRM 220–270
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Pulau Ketam is to car ferry and bus which costs RM 23 - RM 50 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Pulau Ketam is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs RM 60 - RM 95.
The distance between Penang and Pulau Ketam is 165 km. The road distance is 159.2 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Pulau Ketam without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 2h 48m and costs RM 40 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Penang to Pulau Ketam, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Pulau Ketam is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Penang to Pulau Ketam.
There are 327+ hotels available in Pulau Ketam.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Pulau Ketam, Perlis, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Penang to Pulau Ketam. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Arau, then take the taxi to Pulau Ketam. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–26
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–26
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- 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 55m
- Estimated price
- RM 200–270
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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