What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Gurun?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Gurun is to car ferry and train which costs RM 8 - RM 12 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Gurun?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Gurun is to drive which takes 53 min and costs RM 12 - RM 18.

How far is it from George Town to Gurun?

The distance between George Town and Gurun is 70 km. The road distance is 76.4 km.

How do I travel from George Town to Gurun without a car?

The best way to get from George Town to Gurun without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 1h 46m and costs RM 8 - RM 25.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Gurun?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from George Town to Gurun, including transfers.

Can I drive from George Town to Gurun?

Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Gurun is 76 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from George Town to Gurun.

Where can I stay near Gurun?

There are 336+ hotels available in Gurun.

George Town to Gurun - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, tram, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Gurun by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, tram
best
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Guruntram Padang Besar Line
1h 46m
RM 9–25
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Terminal UTC Ukir Squarebus Eb60
2h 44m
RM 7–26
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Guruntaxi
1h 1m
RM 132–162
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Guruntrain Butterworth
1h 47m
RM 9–12
Drive 76.4 km
1. Drive from George Town to Guruncar 76.4 km
53 min
RM 13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town to Guruntaxi 76.4 km
53 min
RM 170–210

George Town to Gurun by car ferry and tram

126Weekly Services

1h 46mAverage Duration

RM 9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Gurun.

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Distance: 69.7 km
Duration: 1h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Gurun. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle to Gurun. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Gurun via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, (M1) Penang Sentral, Terminal UTC Ukir Square, and Sungai Petani in around 2h 44m.

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