There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Kuala Kangsar by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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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 Kuala Kangsartram Ipoh Line
2h 42mRM 14–37Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Kamuntingbus
- Take the bus from Kamunting to Kuala Kangsarbus
3h 54mRM 38–43Car 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 Kuala Kangsartaxi
1h 38mRM 222–272Drive 125.6 km
- Drive from George Town to Kuala Kangsarcar 125.6 km
1h 24mRM 21–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Kangsartaxi 125.6 km
1h 24mRM 240–290
George Town to Kuala Kangsar by car ferry and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Town to Kuala Kangsar is to car ferry and tram which costs RM 13 - RM 40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from George Town to Kuala Kangsar is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs RM 20 - RM 30.
The distance between George Town and Kuala Kangsar is 109 km. The road distance is 125.6 km.
The best way to get from George Town to Kuala Kangsar without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 2h 42m and costs RM 13 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from George Town to Kuala Kangsar, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Kuala Kangsar is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from George Town to Kuala Kangsar.
There are 248+ hotels available in Kuala Kangsar.
What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from George Town to Kuala Kangsar. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle to Kuala Kangsar. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kangsar via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, and Kamunting in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 17–23
- Shuttle
- RM 12–35
- Express First
- RM 23–29
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- CustomerService@starmartbus.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Butterworth to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 13–16
- Book at
- https://www.omio.com/companies/buses/starmart-express-7ne0r
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Kamunting to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–25
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Schedules at
- https://saniexpress.com.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 21m
- Estimated price
- RM 220–290
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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