What is the cheapest way to get from Sintok to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Sintok to Penang is to bus and train and car ferry which costs RM 20 - RM 26 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sintok to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Sintok to Penang is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs RM 25 - RM 40.

Is there a direct bus between Sintok and Penang?

No, there is no direct bus from Sintok to Penang. However, there are services departing from Edc Uum and arriving at Lebuh Carnavon via Alor Setar and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Sintok to Penang?

The distance between Sintok and Penang is 171 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.

How do I travel from Sintok to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Sintok to Penang without a car is to bus and tram and car ferry which takes 3h 40m and costs RM 20 - RM 50.

How long does it take to get from Sintok to Penang?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Sintok to Penang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sintok to Penang bus from?

Sintok to Penang bus services, operated by Mara Liner, depart from Edc Uum station.

Where does the Sintok to Penang bus arrive?

Sintok to Penang bus services, operated by Mara Liner, arrive at Pekan Rabu station.

Can I drive from Sintok to Penang?

Yes, the driving distance between Sintok to Penang is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Sintok to Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Penang.

Sintok to Penang - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car ferry, and taxi

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

Bus, tram, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Edc Uum to Pekan Rabubus R15
2. Take the tram from Alor Star to Butterworthtram
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 40m
RM 20–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edc Uum to Pekan Rabubus R15
2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
6h 5m
RM 22–27
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Sintok to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 56m
RM 316–373
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Edc Uum to Pekan Rabubus R15
2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 41m
RM 20–26
Drive 156.8 km
1. Drive from Sintok to George Towncar 156.8 km
1h 48m
RM 26–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sintok to George Towntaxi 156.8 km
1h 48m
RM 340–420

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 171 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Edc Uum to Lebuh Carnavon via Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 6h 5m.

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