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How to get fromWoodlands Train Checkpoint to George Townby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Woodlands Train Checkpoint to George Town by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - PEN
    4h 30m
    RM 190–450

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    10h 13m
    RM 20–125

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus bus Tbs
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 28m
    RM 136–222

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Woodlands Train Checkpoint to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 30m
    RM 513–740

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SIN - PEN
    5h 26m
    RM 222–873

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    12h 1m
    RM 88–206

  7. Drive  685.4 km

    1. Drive from Woodlands Train Checkpoint to George Towncar car 685.4 km
    7h 20m
    RM 520–750

Woodlands Train Checkpoint to George Town by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRM 20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Woodlands Train Checkpoint, Singapore and George Town, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 85–200 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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