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How to get fromKangar to George Townby tram, car ferry, bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Tram, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Arau to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 22m
    RM 25–52

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 44m
    RM 24

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 56m
    RM 42–59

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kangar to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 6m
    RM 273–322

  5. Drive 157.6 km

    1. Drive from Kangar to George Towncar car 157.6 km
    1h 58m
    RM 27–39

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kangar to George Towntaxi taxi 157.6 km
    1h 58m
    RM 300–360

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 153.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Kangar to George Town. However, you can take the taxi to Arau, take the vehicle 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 Kangar to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Butterworth Bus Terminal and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 44m.

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