There are 5 ways to get from Perlis to Penang Sentral by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Arau to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
1h 41mRM 23–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
2h 57mRM 22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kangar to Alor Setarbus
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
3h 15mRM 50–60Drive 141.5 km
- Drive from Kangar to Penang Sentralcar 141.5 km
1h 46mRM 24–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kangar to Penang Sentraltaxi 141.5 km
1h 46mRM 270–320
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perlis to Penang Sentral is to bus which costs RM 22 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Perlis to Penang Sentral is to tram which takes 1h 41m and costs RM 23 - RM 50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kangar and arriving at Butterworth Bus Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Perlis to Penang Sentral. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Butterworth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Perlis and Penang Sentral is 150 km. The road distance is 141.5 km.
The best way to get from Perlis to Penang Sentral without a car is to tram which takes 1h 41m and costs RM 23 - RM 50.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Perlis to Penang Sentral, including transfers.
Perlis to Penang Sentral bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Kangar station.
Perlis to Penang Sentral train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau station.
Perlis to Penang Sentral bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Butterworth Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Perlis, Malaysia and Penang Sentral, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Arau to Butterworth hourly. Tickets cost RM 3–26 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 26–45 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Cepat Express also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Arau to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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 Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 26–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- RM 270–320
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
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Booking & Getting There
Perlis to Penang Sentral train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Butterworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perlis to Penang Sentral is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Perlis to Penang Sentral.
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