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

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Perlis by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Car ferry, tram

    best
    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
    3h 20m
    RM 20–50

  2. Car ferry, bus via Alor Setar

    cheapest
    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 to Alor Setarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Terminal Bukit Lagibus bus T14 / ...
    4h 36m
    RM 18–28

  4. 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 Kangartaxi taxi
    2h 4m
    RM 272–322

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Arautrain train Butterworth
    3h 22m
    RM 19–23

  6. Car ferry, bus

    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 Kangarbus bus
    5h 15m
    RM 19–26

  7. Drive 156.9 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kangarcar car 156.9 km
    1h 56m
    RM 26–37

  8. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kangartaxi taxi 156.9 km
    1h 56m
    RM 300–360

George Town to Perlis by car ferry and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to 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, then take the bus to Kangar. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Terminal Bukit Lagi via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Alor Setar, and Terminal Shahab Perdana in around 4h 36m.

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