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

The cheapest way to get from Kangar to George Town is to train and car ferry which costs RM 19 - RM 24 and takes 3h 11m.

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 26 - RM 40.

Is there a direct bus between Kangar and George Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Kangar to George Town. However, there are services departing from Kayangan Square Kangar and arriving at Presgrave Corner via Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Kangar to George Town?

The distance between Kangar and George Town is 167 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 3h 11m and costs RM 19 - RM 24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kangar to George Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kangar to George Town bus from?

Kangar to George Town bus services, operated by Mara Liner, depart from Kayangan Square Kangar station.

Where does the Kangar to George Town bus arrive?

Kangar to George Town bus services, operated by Mara Liner, arrive at Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana station.

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 2577+ hotels available in George Town.

Kangar to George Town - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 6 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
3h 11m
RM 19–23
Bus, car ferry
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 24–26
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdanabus R14 / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Sungai Nibongbus Alor Setar
6h 5m
RM 32–41
Drive 157.6 km
1. Drive from Kangar to George Towncar 157.6 km
1h 57m
RM 27–39
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: 167.3 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Presgrave Corner via Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana, Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Sungai Nibong, and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 6h 5m.

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