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How to get fromGemas to Penangby train, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Gemas to Penang by train, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Gemas to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 9m
    RM 15–67

  2. Train, car ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gemas to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 47m
    RM 14–95

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gemas to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 9m
    RM 86–125

  4. Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Gemas to Kl Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SZB - PEN
    5h 35m
    RM 137–243

  5. Train, car ferry via Gemas

    1. Take the train from Gemas to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 16m
    RM 85–86

  6. Drive  514.4 km

    1. Drive from Gemas to George Towncar car 514.4 km
    5h 58m
    RM 87–126

  7. Train to Senai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gemas to Jb Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - PEN
    5h 10m
    RM 183–463

  8. Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain train
    2. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KUL - PEN
    6h 4m
    RM 105–305

Gemas to Penang by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRM 85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Gemas to Penang. However, you can take the train 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 Gemas to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 6h 9m.

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