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How to get fromPerak to Penangby train, car ferry, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 22m
    RM 7–60

  2. Tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Ipoh to Butterworthtram tram Ipoh Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 37m
    RM 6–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Sungai Nibongbus bus Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
    3h 42m
    RM 21–42

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 59m
    RM 326–385

  5. Drive 156.2 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to George Towncar car 156.2 km
    1h 48m
    RM 27–38

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh to George Towntaxi taxi 156.2 km
    1h 48m
    RM 340–410

Perak to Penang by train and car ferry

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRM 7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

Sri Maju operates a bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Sungai Nibong twice daily. Tickets cost RM 20–40 and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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