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How to get fromSimpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Kangarby tram, bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Kangar by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Arautram tram Padang Besar Line
    2h 57m
    RM 6–42

  2. Line 701 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Bukit Mertajam to Penang Sentralbus bus 701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus bus
    4h 36m
    RM 19–48

  3. Drive 143.8 km

    1. Drive from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Kangarcar car 143.8 km
    1h 50m
    RM 24–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Kangartaxi taxi 143.8 km
    1h 50m
    RM 270–330

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Arautrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the bus from Sma Almaad to Kayangan Square Kangarbus bus R14 / ...
    3h 22m
    RM 34–72

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  • Distance: 143.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia and Kangar, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Bukit Mertajam to Arau hourly. Tickets cost RM 3–25 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Bas Bukit Mertajam to Kangar via Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 4h 36m.

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