There are 6 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station by tram, bus, taxi, car, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Butterworth to Simpang AmpatIpoh Line
18 minRM 2–20Line 801 bus
- Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Shell Simpang Empat801
1h 17mRM 2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station20.7 km
19 minRM 45–55Drive 20.7 km
- Drive from Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station20.7 km
19 minRM 4–6Train
- Take the train from Butterworth to Simpang AmpatButterworth
19 minRM 2–20Line 801 bus via SMK Convent Butterworth
- Take the bus from SMK Convent Butterworth to Shell Simpang Empat801
1h 21mRM 2–3
Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station is to line 801 bus via SMK Convent Butterworth which costs RM 2 - RM 3 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station is to tram which takes 18 min and costs RM 2 - RM 20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from (M1) Penang Sentral and arriving at Shell Simpang Empat. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Butterworth and arriving at Simpang Ampat. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between Penang Sentral and Simpang Ampat Station is 20 km. The road distance is 20.7 km.
The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station without a car is to tram which takes 18 min and costs RM 2 - RM 20.
The tram from Butterworth to Simpang Ampat takes 18 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from (M1) Penang Sentral station.
Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station is to line 801 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs RM 2 - RM 3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 2 - RM 20 and takes 19 min.
What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Simpang Ampat Station, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Butterworth to Simpang Ampat every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 2–20 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Rapid Penang operates a bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Shell Simpang Empat hourly. Tickets cost RM 2–3 and the journey takes 56 min.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Simpang Ampat
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–20
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 14–20
- Shuttle
- RM 2–10
- Express First
- RM 11–15
Train from Butterworth to Simpang Ampat
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 2–20
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 14–20
- Shuttle
- RM 2–10
- Express First
- RM 11–15
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Simpang Ampat
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–4
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Shell Simpang Empat
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from SMK Convent Butterworth to Shell Simpang Empat
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- RM 45–55
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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More Questions & Answers
Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Shell Simpang Empat station.
Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Simpang Ampat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station is 21 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Penang Sentral to Simpang Ampat Station.
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