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How to get fromPenang to Simpang Empatby car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Simpang Empat by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Bagan Seraitrain train Butterworth
    2h 4m
    RM 30–55

  2. Car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Kamuntingtram tram Ipoh Line
    2h 31m
    RM 21–43

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kamuntingbus bus
    2h 33m
    RM 40–53

  4. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Simpang Empattaxi taxi
    1h 9m
    RM 82–102

  5. Drive  79.2 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Simpang Empatcar car 79.2 km
    56 min
    RM 32–45

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Simpang Empattaxi taxi 79.2 km
    56 min
    RM 85–110

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  • Distance: 69.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Simpang Empat, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Simpang Empat. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Bagan Serai, then take the taxi to Simpang Empat. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Simpang Empat via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, and Kamunting in around 2h 33m.

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