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

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

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  1. Car ferry, train

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    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 Ipohtrain train Butterworth
    3h 58m
    RM 8–60

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    3h 58m
    RM 37–54

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry 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 Pulaitaxi taxi
    2h 7m
    RM 352–422

  4. Line 303 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lebuh Carnavon to Terminal Bas Ekpress Sg Nibongbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    5h 39m
    RM 23–49

  5. Drive 167.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Simpang Pulaicar car 167.3 km
    1h 53m
    RM 29–41

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Simpang Pulaitaxi taxi 167.3 km
    1h 53m
    RM 370–440

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 168.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once a week. Tickets cost RM 30–50 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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