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

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Jitra is to car ferry and bus via Alor Setar which costs RM 14 - RM 25 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from George Town to Jitra is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs RM 21 - RM 35.

How far is it from George Town to Jitra?

The distance between George Town and Jitra is 130 km. The road distance is 129 km.

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

The best way to get from George Town to Jitra without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 2h 27m and costs RM 50 - RM 90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from George Town to Jitra, including transfers.

Can I drive from George Town to Jitra?

Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Jitra is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from George Town to Jitra.

Where can I stay near Jitra?

There are 549+ hotels available in Jitra.

George Town to Jitra - 6 ways to travel via car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Jitra by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, 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 Terminal
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak BukitPadang Besar Line
2h 27m
RM 54–87
Car ferry, bus via Alor Setar
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Alor SetarButterworth
4h 16m
RM 15–25
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Jitra
3h 10m
RM 16–22
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Jitra
1h 35m
RM 252–302
Drive 129 km
1. Drive from George Town to Jitra129 km
1h 27m
RM 22–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town to Jitra129 km
1h 27m
RM 280–350

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Jitra.

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Distance: 129.8 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Jitra. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Anak Bukit, then take the taxi to Jitra. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Jitra via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 3h 10m.

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