There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Perak by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, 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, train
best- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the train from Butterworth to IpohButterworth
3h 4mRM 18–52Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong303 / ...
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jalan Bendahara IpohSungai Nibong
4h 17mRM 46–138Car ferry, taxi
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Ipoh
2h 2mRM 332–402Car ferry, tram
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the tram from Butterworth to IpohIpoh Line
3h 16mRM 19–52Drive 157 km
- Drive from George Town to Ipoh157 km
1h 48mRM 27–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Ipoh157 km
1h 48mRM 340–420
Penang to Perak by car ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Perak is to car ferry and train which costs RM 17 - RM 55 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Perak is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs RM 26 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Perak. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Penang and Perak is 157 km. The road distance is 157 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Perak without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 4m and costs RM 17 - RM 55.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Penang to Perak, including transfers.
Penang to Perak bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Terminal Komtar station.
Penang to Perak bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Perak is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Penang to Perak.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Perak.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Perak, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Terminal Komtar to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong and Sungai Nibong in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16–20
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 18–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–26
- Shuttle
- RM 18–50
- Express First
- RM 29–40
Tram from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 17–50
- Express First
- RM 28–40
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 26–120
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 19–27
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- RM 330–420
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
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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