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How to get fromGeorge Town to Balingby car ferry, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Baling by car ferry, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to Balingtaxi taxi
    2h 25m
    RM 134–169

  2. Drive 90.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from George Town to Balingcar car 90.4 km
    1h 12m
    RM 16–23

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Balingtaxi taxi
    1h 20m
    RM 172–212

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Balingtaxi taxi 90.4 km
    1h 12m
    RM 200–240

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 105.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Baling, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Baling. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Sungai Petani, then take the taxi to Baling. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Baling.

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