There are 6 ways to get from Perlis to Penang by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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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 273–322Bus
- Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdanabus R14 / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Sungai Nibongbus Alor Setar
6h 7mRM 32–41Drive 157.6 km
- Drive from Kangar to George Towncar 157.6 km
1h 57mRM 27–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kangar to George Towntaxi 157.6 km
1h 57mRM 300–360
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perlis to Penang is to train and car ferry which costs RM 19 - RM 24 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Perlis to Penang is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs RM 26 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Perlis to Penang. However, there are services departing from Kayangan Square Kangar and arriving at Lebuh Carnavon via Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Perlis and Penang is 167 km. The road distance is 157.6 km.
The best way to get from Perlis to Penang 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 Penang, including transfers.
Perlis to Penang bus services, operated by Mara Liner, depart from Kayangan Square Kangar station.
Perlis to Penang bus services, operated by Mara Liner, arrive at Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perlis to Penang is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Perlis to Penang.
There are 2572+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Perlis, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Lebuh Carnavon via Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana, Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Sungai Nibong, and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 6h 7m.
- 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
- +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 Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.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
- 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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