There are 6 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Perlis by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Butterworth to ArauPadang Besar Line
2h 20mRM 19–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
4h 8mRM 16–29Bus via Alor Setar
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Alor SetarButterworth
- Take the bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Terminal Bukit LagiT14 / ...
3h 16mRM 17–26Drive 141.1 km
- Drive from Penang Sentral to Kangar141.1 km
1h 44mRM 25–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Penang Sentral to Kangar141.1 km
1h 44mRM 270–320Train
- Take the train from Butterworth to ArauButterworth
2h 22mRM 17–21
Penang Sentral to Perlis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang Sentral to Perlis is to train which costs RM 17 - RM 21 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Penang Sentral to Perlis is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs RM 24 - RM 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Butterworth Bus Terminal and arriving at Kangar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Penang Sentral and Perlis is 152 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.
The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Perlis without a car is to tram which takes 2h 20m and costs RM 18 - RM 50.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Penang Sentral to Perlis, including transfers.
Penang Sentral to Perlis bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Butterworth Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Perlis is to bus via Alor Setar which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 16 - RM 26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 17 - RM 21 and takes 2h 22m.
Penang Sentral to Perlis bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Kangar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang Sentral to Perlis is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Penang Sentral to Perlis.
What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Perlis, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Butterworth to Arau hourly. Tickets cost RM 16–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butterworth to Terminal Bukit Lagi via Alor Setar and Terminal Shahab Perdana in around 3h 16m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 16–45
- Express First
- RM 27–35
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–18
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–19
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–29
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 15
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- 019 - 2436350
- info@maralinergroup.com
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Terminal Bukit Lagi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5–7
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/mybas/index.html
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 23–24
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- RM 270–320
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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