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

The cheapest way to get from Kangar to George Town is to bus and car ferry which costs RM 19 - RM 27 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kangar to George Town is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs RM 25 - RM 40.

How far is it from Kangar to George Town?

The distance between Kangar and George Town is 154 km. The road distance is 157.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kangar to George Town without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 35 - RM 45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kangar to George Town, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kangar to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Kangar to George Town is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Kangar to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2566+ hotels available in George Town.

Kangar to George Town - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Kangar to George Town by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, 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 Arau to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 22m
RM 37–44
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
5h 28m
RM 20–26
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Kangar to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 6m
RM 273–322
Drive 157.6 km
1. Drive from Kangar to George Towncar 157.6 km
1h 57m
RM 26–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kangar to George Towntaxi 157.6 km
1h 57m
RM 300–360

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kangar to George Town.

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Distance: 154.2 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 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 Kangar to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Butterworth Bus Terminal and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 5h 28m.

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