What is the cheapest way to get from Jitra to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Jitra to Penang is to bus and train and car ferry which costs RM 16 - RM 21 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jitra to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Jitra to Penang is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs RM 20 - RM 35.

How far is it from Jitra to Penang?

The distance between Jitra and Penang is 137 km. The road distance is 129.5 km.

How do I travel from Jitra to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Jitra to Penang without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 3h 10m and costs RM 16 - RM 21.

How long does it take to get from Jitra to Penang?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Jitra to Penang, including transfers.

Can I drive from Jitra to Penang?

Yes, the driving distance between Jitra to Penang is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Jitra to Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2563+ hotels available in Penang.

Jitra to Penang - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, taxi, and tram

There are 6 ways to get from Jitra to Penang by bus, train, car ferry, 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.

Bus, train, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Smk Jitra to Pekan Rabubus R15 / ...
2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 10m
RM 16–21
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Masjid Jitra to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdanabus R14
2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
4h
RM 37–129
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Jitra to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 36m
RM 256–302
Bus, tram, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Masjid Jitra to Pekan Rabubus R14
2. Take the tram from Alor Star to Butterworthtram
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 10m
RM 17–42
Drive 129.5 km
1. Drive from Jitra to George Towncar 129.5 km
1h 27m
RM 21–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jitra to George Towntaxi 129.5 km
1h 27m
RM 280–350

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 137.4 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Jitra, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Jitra to Penang. However, you can take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, 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 Masjid Jitra to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 4h.

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