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

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Kedah is to car ferry and bus which costs RM 4 - RM 6 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from George Town to Kedah is to drive which takes 42 min and costs RM 9 - RM 14.

How far is it from George Town to Kedah?

The distance between George Town and Kedah is 48 km. The road distance is 55.3 km.

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

The best way to get from George Town to Kedah without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 1h 33m and costs RM 6 - RM 23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from George Town to Kedah, including transfers.

Can I drive from George Town to Kedah?

Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Kedah is 55 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from George Town to Kedah.

Where can I stay near Kedah?

There are 447+ hotels available in Kedah.

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

There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Kedah 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 Sungai Petanitram Padang Besar Line
1h 33m
RM 7–23
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 Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petanibus Eb60
1h 41m
RM 5–6
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 Sungai Petanitaxi
50 min
RM 87–112
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 Sungai Petanitrain Butterworth
1h 34m
RM 7–9
Drive 55.3 km
1. Drive from George Town to Sungai Petanicar 55.3 km
42 min
RM 10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town to Sungai Petanitaxi 55.3 km
42 min
RM 120–150

George Town to Kedah by car ferry and tram

126Weekly Services

1h 33mAverage Duration

RM 7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Kedah.

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Distance: 48 km
Duration: 1h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Kedah. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle to Sungai Petani. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 1h 41m.

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