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

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Jitra is to car ferry and bus which costs RM 15 - RM 22 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penang to Jitra is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs RM 20 - RM 30.

How far is it from Penang to Jitra?

The distance between Penang and Jitra is 154 km. The road distance is 129 km.

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

The best way to get from Penang to Jitra without a car is to car ferry and tram and bus which takes 3h 7m and costs RM 17 - RM 45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Penang to Jitra, including transfers.

Can I drive from Penang to Jitra?

Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Jitra is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Penang to Jitra.

Where can I stay near Jitra?

There are 550+ hotels available in Jitra.

Penang to Jitra - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, tram, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Jitra by car ferry, tram, 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.

Car ferry, tram, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram
3. Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Smk Jitrabus R15 / ...
3h 7m
RM 18–45
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Jitrabus
3h 10m
RM 16–22
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Jitrataxi
1h 36m
RM 252–302
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain
3. Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Masjid Jitrabus R14
3h 14m
RM 18–24
Car ferry, bus via Sungai Petani
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to (M2) Terminal Jalan Petribus
3. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sg Petani to Pekan Rabubus K50
4. Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Masjid Jitrabus R14
5h 6m
Drive 129 km
1. Drive from George Town to Jitracar 129 km
1h 28m
RM 21–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town to Jitrataxi 129 km
1h 28m
RM 280–350

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 154 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Jitra, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Jitra. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Alor Star, walk to Pekan Rabu, then take the bus to Smk Jitra. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Jitra via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 3h 10m.

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