There are 7 ways to get from Perlis to George Town by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, ferry, plane, 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.
Train, car ferry
best- Take the train from Arau to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 11mRM 19–23Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
5h 28mRM 24–26Taxi, car ferry
- Take the taxi from Kangar to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 6mRM 273–322Ferry, fly
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
4h 2mRM 158–373Bus, tram, car ferry
- Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaadbus R14 / ...
- Take the tram from Arau to Butterworthtram
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 37mRM 21–51Drive 157.6 km
- Drive from Kangar to George Towncar 157.6 km
1h 57mRM 26–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kangar to George Towntaxi 157.6 km
1h 57mRM 300–360
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perlis to George Town is to train and car ferry which costs RM 19 - RM 24 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Perlis to George Town is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs RM 25 - RM 40.
The distance between Perlis and George Town is 167 km. The road distance is 157.6 km.
The best way to get from Perlis to George Town without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 3h 11m and costs RM 19 - RM 24.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Perlis to George Town, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Perlis to George Town is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Perlis to George Town.
There are 2549+ hotels available in George Town.
What companies run services between Perlis, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Perlis to George Town. However, you can take the bus to Sma Almaad, walk to Arau, take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kangar to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Butterworth Bus Terminal and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 5h 28m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–270
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–260
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 1,000–4,800
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Arau to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–18
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Arau to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 16–45
- Express First
- RM 27–35
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 21–24
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +603 7728 8789
- helpdesk@eticketing.my
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 22
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- info@maralinergroup.my
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaad
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–4
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 21–35
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 21
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- RM 270–360
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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