How to get fromKL Sentral to Simpang Ampat Stationby train, car, taxi, plane, car ferry or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from KL Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station by train, car, taxi, plane, car ferry, or subway

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Simpang AmpatEts
3h 46m
RM 24–110
Drive 326.2 km
1. Drive from KL Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station326.2 km
3h 29m
RM 56–81
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from KL Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station326.2 km
3h 29m
RM 500–650
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)KUL - PEN
3. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
4. Take the train from Butterworth to Simpang Ampat
5h 45m
RM 148–304
Subway to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train
1. Take the subway from Muzium Negara to Kwasa Sentral
2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)SZB - PEN
3. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
4. Take the train from Butterworth to Simpang Ampat
6h 37m
RM 139–324
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)KUL - AOR
3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Simpang Ampat
5h 1m
RM 173–438

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

170Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

RM 84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.2 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between KL Sentral, Malaysia and Simpang Ampat Station, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Kl Sentral to Simpang Ampat every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 24–110 and the journey takes 3h 46m.

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George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang and the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second highest contributor to the country's GDP. The city proper covers an area of 306 km2 and was home to a population of 794,313. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in George Town

George Town(Opens in a new window)

George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang, is located at the northeastern tip of Penang Island. It is Malaysia's second largest city, with 708,127 inhabitants, while its metropolitan area, Greater Penang, is the nation's second most populous conurbation with an estimated population of 2.5 million. The historical core of George Town has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.

Kek Lok Si(Opens in a new window)

The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang facing the sea and commanding an impressive view, and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. This entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890 to 1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the Abbot. The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 36.57 m tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.

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