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How to get fromGeorge Town to Kangarby car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Kangar by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Car ferry, tram

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Arautram tram Padang Besar Line
    3h 18m
    RM 19–49

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus bus
    5h 39m
    RM 18–31

  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 Kangartaxi taxi
    2h 4m
    RM 272–322

  4. Car ferry, train

    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 Arautrain train Butterworth
    3h 25m
    RM 18–23

  5. Car ferry, bus via Alor Setar

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sg Petani to Terminal Shahab Perdanabus bus K50
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana to Kayangan Square Kangarbus bus R14 / ...
    6h 50m

  6. Drive 156.9 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kangarcar car 156.9 km
    1h 56m
    RM 26–37

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kangartaxi taxi 156.9 km
    1h 56m
    RM 300–360

George Town to Kangar by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
TicketRM 18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Kangar. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Arau, walk to Sma Almaad, then take the bus to Tmn Sena. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kangar via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 5h 39m.

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