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How to get fromSimpang Pulai to Penangby train, car ferry, taxi, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Simpang Pulai to Penang by train, car ferry, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 27m
    RM 9–66

  2. Tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Ipoh to Butterworthtram tram Ipoh Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 6m
    RM 8–33

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Simpang Pulai to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 6m
    RM 343–404

  4. Drive  163.9 km

    1. Drive from Simpang Pulai to George Towncar car 163.9 km
    1h 56m
    RM 28–40

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Simpang Pulai to George Towntaxi taxi 163.9 km
    1h 56m
    RM 360–430

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  • Distance: 191.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Simpang Pulai to Penang. However, you can take the bus to Medan Kidd, walk to Ipoh, take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

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