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

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

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  1. Tram, car ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Arau to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 9m
    RM 7–59

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 44m
    RM 23–24

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kangar 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
    2h 6m
    RM 202–240

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaadbus bus R10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arau to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 37m
    RM 39–85

  5. Drive  157.6 km

    1. Drive from Kangar to George Towncar car 157.6 km
    1h 58m
    RM 63–90

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kangar to George Towntaxi taxi 157.6 km
    1h 58m
    RM 220–270

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  • Distance: 166.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Perlis to Penang. However, you can take the bus to Sma Almaad, walk to Arau, take the vehicle 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 3h 44m.

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