There are 5 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Empat by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Butterworth to KamuntingIpoh Line
1h 11mRM 26–45Drive 68.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Penang Sentral to Simpang Empat68.8 km
47 minRM 12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Kamunting
1h 13mRM 33–37Taxi
- Take the taxi from Penang Sentral to Simpang Empat68.8 km
47 minRM 130–160Train
- Take the train from Butterworth to KamuntingButterworth
1h 12mRM 26–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Empat is to drive which costs RM 11 - RM 17 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Empat is to drive which takes 47 min and costs RM 11 - RM 17.
The distance between Penang Sentral and Simpang Empat is 89 km. The road distance is 68.8 km.
The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Empat without a car is to tram which takes 1h 11m and costs RM 25 - RM 45.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Empat, including transfers.
The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Simpang Empat is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs RM 33 - RM 38. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 25 - RM 45 and takes 1h 12m.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang Sentral to Simpang Empat is 69 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Penang Sentral to Simpang Empat.
There are 271+ hotels available in Simpang Empat.
What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Simpang Empat, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Butterworth to Kamunting every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 8–24 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, StarMart Express operates a bus from Butterworth to Kamunting 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 15–16 and the journey takes 1h.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–24
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–22
- Shuttle
- RM 8–24
- Express First
- RM 19–24
Train from Butterworth to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 9–25
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–22
- Shuttle
- RM 9–24
- Express First
- RM 19–25
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–11
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- CustomerService@starmartbus.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Butterworth to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 15–16
- Book at
- https://www.omio.com/companies/buses/starmart-express-7ne0r
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- RM 130–160
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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