There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Butterworth by car ferry, bus, or taxi
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George Town to Butterworth by car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Town to Butterworth is to car ferry which costs RM 2 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from George Town to Butterworth is to car ferry which takes 20 min and costs RM 2.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penang Komtar and arriving at Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal and arriving at Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between George Town and Butterworth is 3 km.
The best way to get from George Town to Butterworth without a car is to car ferry which takes 20 min and costs RM 2.
The car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.
George Town to Butterworth bus services, operated by Supernice Grassland, depart from Penang Komtar station.
George Town to Butterworth bus services, operated by Supernice Grassland, arrive at Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal station.
There are 2630+ hotels available in Butterworth.
What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Butterworth, Malaysia?
Penang Port operates a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal hourly. Tickets cost RM 2 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Supernice Grassland operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost RM 28–120 and the journey takes 36 min.
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28–120
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- RM 50–60
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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