There are 6 ways to get from Simpang Empat to Penang by tram, car ferry, train, bus, taxi, 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.
Tram, car ferry
best- Take the tram from Kamunting to ButterworthIpoh Line
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
1h 54mRM 27–46Drive 79.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Simpang Empat to George Town79.4 km
56 minRM 14–20Train, bus
- Take the train from Bagan Serai to Bukit TengahIpoh
- Take the bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh CarnavonCt14
2h 21mRM 35–57Taxi, car ferry
- Take the taxi from Simpang Empat to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
1h 7mRM 137–162Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Kamunting to ButterworthIpoh
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
1h 54mRM 27–47Taxi
- Take the taxi from Simpang Empat to George Town79.4 km
56 minRM 150–190
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simpang Empat to Penang is to drive which costs RM 13 - RM 20 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Simpang Empat to Penang is to drive which takes 56 min and costs RM 13 - RM 20.
The distance between Simpang Empat and Penang is 93 km. The road distance is 79.4 km.
The best way to get from Simpang Empat to Penang without a car is to tram and car ferry which takes 1h 54m and costs RM 27 - RM 50.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Simpang Empat to Penang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Simpang Empat to Penang is 79 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Simpang Empat to Penang.
There are 2562+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Simpang Empat, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Simpang Empat to Penang. However, you can take the taxi to Kamunting, 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 vehicle from Simpang Empat to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavon via Bagan Serai, Bukit Tengah, and Taman Bunga Raya in around 2h 21m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Kamunting to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–24
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–22
- Shuttle
- RM 8–24
- Express First
- RM 19–24
Train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–21
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 15–21
- Shuttle
- RM 5–16
- Express First
- RM 15–19
Train from Kamunting to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 9–25
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–22
- Shuttle
- RM 9–24
- Express First
- RM 19–25
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 5–7
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Kamunting to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–11
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- 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
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- RM 130–190
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
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