Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Sintok

See all options

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

  1. Car ferry, train, taxi

    best
    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 Kodiangtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kodiang to Sintoktaxi taxi
    2h 54m
    RM 97–127

  2. Drive 155.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from George Town to Sintokcar car 155.6 km
    1h 47m
    RM 27–38

  3. 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 Butterworth Bus Terminal to Changlunbus bus
    3h 42m
    RM 49–72

  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 Sintoktaxi taxi
    1h 55m
    RM 312–372

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Sintoktaxi taxi 155.6 km
    1h 47m
    RM 340–410

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Sintok.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Sintok. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Kodiang, then take the taxi to Sintok. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sintok via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Changlun in around 3h 42m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, Which London airport should I choose?, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.