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Penang Ferry Services

Main link between mainland and island with quality service

Ferry Services Statistics (2018-2025)

Ferry Services Statistics (2018-2025)

Year Pedestrian Bicycle Motorcycle Car Lorry
2018 1,383,581 12,263 835,322 475,933 19,351
2019 1,536,373 11,964 765,725 498,922 12,517
2020 625,926 10,871 418,326 226,695 5,821
2021 499,408 5,998 302,423 0 0
2022 1,182,150 6,216 359,972 0 0
2023 1,900,009 7,860 303,789 0 0
2024 2,125,834 10,653 737,132 0 0
2025 Q1-Q3 1,745,741 6,624 582,599 0 0

Ferry Terminal Locations

Sultan Abdul Halim Terminal

Butterworth (Mainland)

Jalan Pangkalan Butterworth

Parking available

Public bus connection

Raja Tun Uda Terminal

George Town (Island)

Pengkalan Weld, George Town

Near UNESCO Heritage Site

Taxi & Grab facilities

Ferry Service Schedule

Butterworth → George Town

First Departure 06:30
Last Departure 23:00
Interval (Peak Hours) 20 minutes
Interval (Non Peak Hours) 30 minutes

George Town → Butterworth

First Departure 07:00
Last Departure 23:30
Interval (Peak Hours) 20 minutes
Interval (Non Peak Hours) 30 minutes

Fares & Payment

Current Fares

Adult RM 2.00
Child (5 Years to 11 Years Old) RM 1.00
Child (4 Yeara and below) Free
OKU/PWD Free
Motorcycle RM 2.50
Bicycle RM 2.00

Payment Methods

Touch 'n Go Card
Ticket (Counter)
Ticket (Online)

Contact Information

Butterworth

604-3752432

George Town

604-3752432

Operations

06:30 - 23:30 (Daily)

Penang Port Commission