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How to get fromPenang to Perakby car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Perak by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train Ets
    2h 33m
    RM 6–62

  2. Car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Ipohtram tram Ipoh Line
    3h 16m
    RM 5–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibongbus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jalan Bendahara Ipohbus bus Sungai Nibong
    4h 17m
    RM 23–44

  4. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Ipohtaxi taxi
    2h 3m
    RM 332–402

  5. Drive 157 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Ipohcar car 157 km
    1h 49m
    RM 27–38

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Ipohtaxi taxi 157 km
    1h 49m
    RM 340–420

Penang to Perak by car ferry and train

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRM 6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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.

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