What is the cheapest way to get from Gurun to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Gurun to George Town is to train and car ferry which costs RM 9 - RM 12 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gurun to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Gurun to George Town is to drive which takes 56 min and costs RM 12 - RM 18.

How far is it from Gurun to George Town?

The distance between Gurun and George Town is 70 km. The road distance is 75.8 km.

How do I travel from Gurun to George Town without a car?

The best way to get from Gurun to George Town without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 1h 28m and costs RM 9 - RM 12.

How long does it take to get from Gurun to George Town?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Gurun to George Town, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gurun to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Gurun to George Town is 76 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Gurun to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2549+ hotels available in George Town.

Gurun to George Town - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Gurun to George Town by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, tram, 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.

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Gurun to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 28m
RM 10–11
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Pekan Gurun to Stesen Bas Sg Petanibus K50
2. Take the bus from (M2) Terminal Jalan Petri to (M1) Penang Sentralbus
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 38m
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Gurun to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 4m
RM 137–161
Tram, car ferry
1. Take the tram from Gurun to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 28m
RM 10–24
Drive 75.8 km
1. Drive from Gurun to George Towncar 75.8 km
56 min
RM 13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gurun to George Towntaxi 75.8 km
56 min
RM 170–210

Gurun to George Town by train and car ferry

126Weekly Services

1h 28mAverage Duration

RM 10Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gurun to George Town.

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Distance: 70.3 km
Duration: 1h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Gurun to George Town. However, you can take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pekan Gurun to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via (M2) Terminal Jalan Petri, (M1) Penang Sentral, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 2h 38m.

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