What is the cheapest way to get from Lumut to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Lumut to Penang is to bus and car ferry which costs RM 23 - RM 35 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lumut to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Lumut to Penang is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs RM 29 - RM 45.

How far is it from Lumut to Penang?

The distance between Lumut and Penang is 245 km. The road distance is 183.6 km.

How do I travel from Lumut to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Lumut to Penang without a car is to taxi and train and car ferry which takes 3h 38m and costs RM 180 - RM 250.

How long does it take to get from Lumut to Penang?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Lumut to Penang, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lumut to Penang?

Yes, the driving distance between Lumut to Penang is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Lumut to Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2547+ hotels available in Penang.

Lumut to Penang - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lumut to Penang by taxi, train, car ferry, bus, 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.

Taxi, train, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Lumut to Batu Gajahtaxi
2. Take the train from Batu Gajah to Butterworthtrain Ets
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 38m
RM 181–246
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus Lumut
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 51m
RM 23–32
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Lumut to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 13m
RM 332–392
Drive 183.6 km
1. Drive from Lumut to George Towncar 183.6 km
2h 1m
RM 30–44
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lumut to George Towntaxi 183.6 km
2h 1m
RM 350–420

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 244.6 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Lumut, Perak, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Lumut to Penang. However, you can take the taxi to Batu Gajah, 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 Lumut to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Butterworth and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 3h 51m.

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