There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Perak 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 Ipohtram Ipoh Line
3h 16mRM 19–52Bus via Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3h 23mRM 22–39Car 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 Ipohtaxi
2h 3mRM 332–402Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibongbus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jalan Bendahara Ipohbus Sungai Nibong
4h 17mRM 46–138Drive 157 km
- Drive from George Town to Ipohcar 157 km
1h 49mRM 27–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Ipohtaxi 157 km
1h 49mRM 340–420
George Town to Perak by car ferry and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Town to Perak is to bus via Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) which costs RM 22 - RM 40 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from George Town to Perak is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs RM 26 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from George Town to Perak. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Medan Kidd via Terminal Meru Raya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between George Town and Perak is 153 km. The road distance is 157 km.
The best way to get from George Town to Perak without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 18 - RM 55.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from George Town to Perak, including transfers.
George Town to Perak bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
George Town to Perak bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Perak is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from George Town to Perak.
There are 1529+ hotels available in Perak.
What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Perak, Malaysia?
Unititi express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once daily. Tickets cost RM 20–35 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 17–50
- Express First
- RM 28–40
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- unititiexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–35
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 26–120
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 19–27
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- 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 46m
- Estimated price
- RM 330–420
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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