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How to get fromGeorge Town to Kuala Perlisby car ferry, bus, tram, taxi or car

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Kuala Perlis by car ferry, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus

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    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 Kuala Perlisbus bus Penang Sentral
    3h 50m
    RM 18–28

  2. Car ferry, tram

    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
    4h 18m
    RM 21–53

  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 Kuala Perlistaxi taxi
    2h 5m
    RM 272–322

  4. Car ferry, bus via Sungai Petani

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Terminal UTC Ukir Squarebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    5h 30m
    RM 20–27

  5. Drive 157.2 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Perliscar car 157.2 km
    1h 57m
    RM 27–39

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Perlistaxi taxi 157.2 km
    1h 57m
    RM 300–360

George Town to Kuala Perlis by car ferry and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRM 18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Bus Terminal, 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, Butterworth, Arau, Arau Station Bus Stop, and Terminal Bukit Lagi in around 4h 18m.

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