There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Kangar 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- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Arautram Padang Besar Line
3h 18mRM 19–49Car ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus
5h 39mRM 18–31Car ferry, taxi
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kangartaxi
2h 4mRM 272–322Car ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Arautrain Butterworth
3h 25mRM 18–23Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus Sungai Nibong
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana to Kayangan Square Kangarbus R14 / ...
6h 12mRM 55–146Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from George Town to Kangarcar 156.9 km
1h 56mRM 27–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Kangartaxi 156.9 km
1h 56mRM 300–360
George Town to Kangar by car ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Town to Kangar is to car ferry and train which costs RM 17 - RM 23 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from George Town to Kangar is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs RM 26 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from George Town to Kangar. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Kayangan Square Kangar via Sungai Nibong and Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between George Town and Kangar is 155 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from George Town to Kangar without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 3h 18m and costs RM 18 - RM 50.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from George Town to Kangar, including transfers.
George Town to Kangar bus services, operated by Plusliner, depart from Sungai Nibong station.
George Town to Kangar bus services, operated by Plusliner, arrive at Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar station.
Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Kangar is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from George Town to Kangar.
There are 311+ hotels available in Kangar.
What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kangar, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Terminal Komtar to Kayangan Square Kangar via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong, Sungai Nibong, Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, and Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 16–45
- Express First
- RM 27–35
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–18
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 23–24
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–29
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- info@maralinergroup.my
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana to Kayangan Square Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14–21
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- 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
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- RM 270–360
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
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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