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How to get fromPenang to Sungkaiby car ferry, train, bus, taxi, plane, tram, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Penang to Sungkai by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, plane, tram, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

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    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 Batu Gajahtrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Batu Gajah to Sungkaitrain train
    4h 49m
    RM 22–53

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Sungkaitrain train Ipoh
    5h 18m
    RM 53–69

  3. 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 Sungkaitaxi taxi
    2h 52m
    RM 422–552

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane PEN - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Sungkaitrain train
    4h 22m
    RM 176–257

  5. Car ferry, tram, train

    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 Ipohtram tram
    3. Take the train from Ipoh to Sungkaitrain train
    5h 4m
    RM 24–48

  6. Car ferry, train via Ipoh

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Ipohtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipoh to Sungkaitrain train
    5h 29m
    RM 58–75

  7. Drive 233.8 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Sungkaicar car 233.8 km
    2h 38m
    RM 40–57

  8. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Sungkaitaxi taxi 233.8 km
    2h 38m
    RM 440–550

Penang to Sungkai by car ferry, tram, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRM 24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 251.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Sungkai, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Sungkai. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Batu Gajah, then take the train to Sungkai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Sungkai via Terminal Meru Raya, Medan Kidd, and Ipoh in around 5h 18m.

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