There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Simpang Pulai by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, or car
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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 46mRM 20–56Bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya
3h 58mRM 29–45Car 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 Simpang Pulai
2h 6mRM 352–422Car 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 58mRM 21–56Drive 167.3 km
- Drive from George Town to Simpang Pulai167.3 km
1h 52mRM 29–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Simpang Pulai167.3 km
1h 52mRM 370–440
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Simpang Pulai is to car ferry and train which costs RM 19 - RM 60 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Simpang Pulai is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs RM 28 - RM 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Simpang Pulai. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Kampung Sengat via Terminal Meru Raya and Medan Kidd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Penang and Simpang Pulai is 169 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Simpang Pulai without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 46m and costs RM 19 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Penang to Simpang Pulai, including transfers.
Penang to Simpang Pulai bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Simpang Pulai bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Simpang Pulai is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Penang to Simpang Pulai.
There are 1525+ hotels available in Simpang Pulai.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Simpang Pulai, Malaysia?
Unititi express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once daily. Tickets cost RM 25–40 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
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- 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
- 011 1866 8811
- unititiexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–40
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
- 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 49m
- Estimated price
- RM 350–440
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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