How to go → KUALA PERLIS to PENANG? ☀️

1. Bus – K.Perlis to Penang
2. Train – K.Perlis to Penang
3. Ferry – K.Perlis to Penang
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From Kuala Perlis to Penang (Butterworth) you can get by bus, train, ferry.

• • Travel distance from Kuala Perlis to Penang is about 140 km by train/bus + ferry via Butterworth. There are 3 options how you can get to Penang / Butterworth from Kuala Perlis: travel by tourist bus, travel by KTM Komuter train or you can take a ferry via Langkawi Island. The most popular and cheapest way of transfer to Penang or Butterworth from Kuala Perlis is to travel by bus. Transfer by tourist bus from Kuala Perlis to Penang or Butterworth takes about 2.5 hours and bus tickets cost about costs about $4-9/pp. These buses depart from Kuala Perlis town or Kangar and arrive to Butterworth (about 4 km by ferry from Penang) or Sungai Nibong in Penang.
  • Another option how you can reach Butterworth in Penang is to travel by KTM Komuter train. The closest railway station to Kuala Perlis town is in Arau, it is about 20 km from Kuala Perlis town. You can take a private taxi to Arau Train Station from Kuala Perlis town. Transport by KTM Komuter train from Arau Railway Station to Butterworth Railway Station takes about 1.5 hour and train tickets cost about $3-5/pp. Penang has no railway station for KTM train, the closest railway station is in Butterworth, about 4 km by ferry from Georgetown. From Penang you can also travel to Ipoh or you can go to Kuala Lumpur, there are tourist buses or KTM trains to these cities.

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• • It is also possible to travel by ferry from Kuala Perlis to Penang via Langkawi. Langkawi Island is about 35 km west of Kuala Perlis town and is accessible by ferry/boat from Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal. It is one of the most visited islands in Malaysia and from this island you can also travel by ferry (or plane – direct flight) to Penang. Transfer by ferry from Langkawi to Penang takes about 3 hours. Travel by ferry from Kuala Perlis to Penang  (via Langkawi) takes totally about 6-7 hours and it costs totally about $20-30/pp. You should definitely stay in Langkawi a few days, it is a worth visit. There are no direct flights from Kuala Perlis to Penang or Butterworth, but you can take a direct flight from Langkawi Island to Penang Island (Penang International Airport).
  • Penang Island belongs to the most favorite tourist site in Malaysia. Not much is known about the old history of Penang, but Chinese sailors have been demonstrably aware of it as early as the 15th century. Penang is also the second smallest state in Malaysia, and the island is the most densely populated area in Malaysia. The province itself consists of two parts – the island of Pulau Penang and Seberang Perai. Penang is slightly confusing, sometimes a province, sometimes just the island itself, and sometimes Penang is also called the capital of the island and the province, the ancient city of Georgetown. Read the instructons how you can reach Penang and Butterworth from Kuala Perlis below in this article. You can also search and book tickets to Penang online.

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How do I get from Kuala Perlis to Penang?

1. BUS from Kuala Perlis to Penang / Butterworth

The cheap and popular option for land transfer from Kuala Perlis to Penang Island or to Butterworth is by bus. On this route between these places, you can use companies such as Cepat Express, Mara Liner, Alisan Coach, Plusliner or other companies. They will offer you modern buses with seats that depart from Kuala Perlis Bus Station or Kangar and arrive at Butterworth, Sungai Nibong or Penang Sentral.

If you take a bus to Butterworth, you will then have to take a boat to Georgetown on Penang Island. Butterworth is about 4km from Penang if you go by boat, which is the best transfer option between the mainland. You will see information about the departures and arrivals of buses going to Penang when searching for tickets on online platforms, so read everything carefully and see where these bus stations are located.

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A bus transfer from Kuala Perlis to Penang or Butterworth takes about 2.5-3 hours, depending on the company and the route the buses take. However, be aware that the exact travel times may not be followed and buses may be late. Bus transportation to Penang or Butterworth from Kuala Perlis / Kangar costs between $4-9/pp, these prices may vary slightly throughout the year and seasons.

You can easily search and buy Kuala Perlis to Penang / Butterworth bus tickets online in advance. When booking a ticket, always read all transfer information and instructions and follow the instructions of the transport company.

A disadvantage can be the relatively very limited bus schedule between these places. The bus transfer from Kuala Perlis to Penang is mainly sought after by low-cost travelers who have a more limited budget for their travel.

2. TRAIN from Arau to Butterworth (Penang)

Another land transfer option from Kuala Perlis to Penang / Butterworth is to take the KTM Komuter train. The train is a relatively comfortable and fast transfer option to Penang Island, specifically the train goes to Butterworth Railway Station. From Butterworth you then have to take a boat to Penang Island again, the boat transfer takes about 20 minutes and you can buy tickets on the spot at the port.

So this option has 2 steps, train and boat transfer via Butterworth. The railway does not go directly to Penang Island, you cannot get there by train, the nearest station is in Butterworth. Traveling by train is faster than traveling by bus and the train transfer from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth takes about 2 hours.

KTM Komuter trains depart from Arau Railway Station and arrive at Butterworth Railway Station, see Malaysia Railway Map. A KTM Komuter train transfer from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth costs around $3-5/pp, which is again a very cheap transport option. Ticket prices are not fixed and again, like bus tickets, prices can change and vary throughout the year.

You can buy train tickets from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth on the spot upon departure or online and arrive at the station at least 30-60 minutes before the train departs. Traveling by train is a good transfer option, the downside is that the train does not go directly to Penang Island but you can take it to Butterworth and also the limited timetable of these trains.

3. FERRY from Kuala Perlis to Penang (via Langkawi)

Another interesting and rather alternative transfer option to Penang from Kuala Perlis is a ferry/boat transfer via Langkawi Island. So this option has 2 steps, first a boat trip from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi and then another boat trip from Langkawi to Penang. It is an ideal transfer option for those who also want to visit the popular and popular island of Langkawi, which offers many attractive places and active recreation.

In the first step, you can use the ferry transfer from Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal to Kuah Jetty – Langkawi, which takes about 1 hour. This route between Kuala Perlis and Lankawi is approximately 35km long and ferry tickets cost between $5-7/pp and can be purchased on site at the port. You can use the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Line on this route.

The disadvantage of this route is the relatively limited schedule of these ships and ferries. Kuah Jetty Ferry Terminal is the main port in the south-eastern part of Langkawi Island and ships arrive here from Kuala Perlis and/or Penang.The second step is then a ferry transfer from Langkawi to Penang, to the city of Georgetown.

You can use the ferry company Super Fast Ferry Ventures or other companies on this route. The timetable of these Penang-bound boats is rather more limited, so it is advisable to do your research about the trips in advance first. The ferry transfer from Langkawi to Penang takes about 3 hours and the fare ranges from $17-22/pp.

Ferries depart from Kuah Jetty – Langkawi and arrive at Penang Ferry Terminal in Georgetown. Please arrive at the Kuah Jetty ferry terminal at least 60 minutes before the departure of the boat and ferry to Penang. A transfer from Kuala Perlis to Penang with a ferry/boat via Langkawi is an interesting and relatively affordable transport option, during which you will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful and touristic island of Langkawi.

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