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

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Yan Besar by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    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 Guruntrain train Butterworth
    2h 1m
    RM 54–76

  2. Drive 83 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from George Town to Yan Besarcar car 83 km
    1h 6m
    RM 14–21

  3. Car ferry, bus, taxi

    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 (M2) Terminal Jalan Petribus bus
    3. Take the taxi from (M2) Terminal Jalan Petri to Yan Besartaxi taxi
    2h 8m
    RM 71–92

  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 Yan Besartaxi taxi
    1h 14m
    RM 152–182

  5. 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 Guruntram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    2h 20m
    RM 38–71

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Yan Besartaxi taxi 83 km
    1h 6m
    RM 180–220

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 86.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Yan Besar, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Yan Besar. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Gurun, then take the taxi to Yan Besar. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to (M1) Penang Sentral, take the bus to (M2) Terminal Jalan Petri, then take the taxi to Yan Besar.

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