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How to get fromJitra to Penangby train, car ferry, bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 58m
    RM 34–39

  2. Bus, car ferry via Sungai Petani

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jitra to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal UTC Ukir Square to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 43m
    RM 17–22

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 43m
    RM 35–126

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Jitra to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 36m
    RM 256–302

  5. Drive 129.5 km

    1. Drive from Jitra to George Towncar car 129.5 km
    1h 27m
    RM 22–31

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jitra to George Towntaxi taxi 129.5 km
    1h 27m
    RM 280–350

Jitra to Penang by bus and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Alor Setar, 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 Jitra to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 43m.

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