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How to get fromGeorge Town to Kulimby car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Kulim by car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bukit Mertajam to Kulimtaxi taxi
    1h 4m
    RM 38–61

  2. Drive 39.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from George Town to Kulimcar car 39.1 km
    37 min
    RM 7–10

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavon to (M1) The Summitbus bus Ct14
    2. Take the taxi from (M1) The Summit to Kulimtaxi taxi
    1h 10m
    RM 33–44

  4. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry 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 Kulimtaxi taxi
    46 min
    RM 57–72

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kulimtaxi taxi 39.1 km
    37 min
    RM 75–95

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 29.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Kulim. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Bukit Mertajam, then take the taxi to Kulim. Alternatively, you can take the bus to (M1) The Summit then take the taxi to Kulim.

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