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

The cheapest way to get from Kedah to George Town is to bus and car ferry which costs RM 5 - RM 6 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kedah to George Town is to drive which takes 42 min and costs RM 9 - RM 14.

How far is it from Kedah to George Town?

The distance between Kedah and George Town is 48 km. The road distance is 55.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kedah to George Town without a car is to tram and car ferry which takes 1h 15m and costs RM 3 - RM 19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Kedah to George Town, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kedah to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Kedah to George Town is 56 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Kedah to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 504+ hotels available in George Town.

Kedah to George Town - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, car ferry, and bus

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

Tram, car ferry
best
1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 15m
RM 3–19
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Pusat Bandar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb60
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 30m
RM 5–6
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
50 min
RM 93–109
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 15m
RM 8–9
Drive 55.8 km
1. Drive from Sungai Petani to George Towncar 55.8 km
42 min
RM 10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to George Towntaxi 55.8 km
42 min
RM 120–150

Kedah to George Town by tram and car ferry

126Weekly Services

1h 15mAverage Duration

RM 3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kedah to George Town.

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Distance: 48 km
Duration: 1h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Kedah to George Town. However, you can 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 Pusat Bandar to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via (M1) Penang Sentral and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 1h 30m.

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