What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis is to car ferry and train which costs RM 20 - RM 26 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs RM 25 - RM 40.

How far is it from George Town to Kuala Perlis?

The distance between George Town and Kuala Perlis is 166 km. The road distance is 157.2 km.

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

The best way to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 4h 34m and costs RM 21 - RM 55.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis, including transfers.

Can I drive from George Town to Kuala Perlis?

Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Kuala Perlis is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from George Town to Kuala Perlis.

Where can I stay near Kuala Perlis?

There are 291+ hotels available in Kuala Perlis.

George Town to Kuala Perlis - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and tram

There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis 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 Arautram Padang Besar Line
4h 34m
RM 22–53
Car ferry, bus via Sungai Petani
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 Terminal UTC Ukir Squarebus
3. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Perlisbus
5h 30m
RM 20–27
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 Kuala Perlistaxi
2h 5m
RM 272–322
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 Arautrain Butterworth
4h 36m
RM 21–26
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
5h 54m
RM 20–28
Drive 157.2 km
1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Perliscar 157.2 km
1h 57m
RM 26–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Perlistaxi 157.2 km
1h 57m
RM 300–360

George Town to Kuala Perlis by car ferry and bus

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis.

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Distance: 165.7 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kuala Perlis, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Kuala Perlis. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Arau, walk to Arau Station Bus Stop, take the bus to Kangar, then take the bus to Kuala Perlis. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, (M1) Penang Sentral, Terminal UTC Ukir Square, and Sungai Petani in around 5h 30m.

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