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How to get fromSwettenham Pier to Penang Hillby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swettenham Pier to Penang Hill by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bank Negara Malaysia to Pejabat Pos Ayer Itambus bus 502.
    2. Take the tram from Penang Hill Railway Lower Station to Penang Hill Railway Upper Stationtram tram
    1h 6m
    RM 17–82

  2. Drive 10.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swettenham Pier to Penang Hillcar car 10.2 km
    11 min
    RM 2–3

  3. Line 204 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Pejabat Pos Besar P.Pinang to Stesen Bukit Benderabus bus 204
    2. Take the tram from Penang Hill Railway Lower Station to Penang Hill Railway Upper Stationtram tram
    1h 18m
    RM 17–83

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swettenham Pier to Penang Hilltaxi taxi 10.2 km
    11 min
    RM 25–31

  5. Line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from Balai Polis to Pejabat Pos Ayer Itambus bus 201 / ...
    1h 25m
    RM 17–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swettenham Pier to Penang Hill.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Swettenham Pier, Malaysia and Penang Hill, Penang, Malaysia?

Rapid Penang operates a bus from Balai Polis to Pejabat Pos Ayer Itam every 15 minutes. Tickets cost RM 1–3 and the journey takes 43 min.

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