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How to get fromGeorge Town to Kapas Islandby car ferry, tram, bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Kapas Island by car ferry, tram, bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Car ferry, tram, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsartram tram
    3. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Jeti Marang to Kapas Islandferry ferry
    11h
    RM 169–260

  2. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane PEN - TGG
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Merang Jetty to Kuala Terengganushuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Jeti Marang to Kapas Islandferry ferry
    9h 43m
    RM 633–1,009

  3. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Jeti Marang to Kapas Islandferry ferry
    11h 51m
    RM 172–237

  4. Fly to Redang Island Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Redang Island Airport (RDN)plane plane PEN - RDN
    2. Take the ferry from Redang Island Ferry to Jeti Tamadun Islamferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Jeti Marang to Kapas Islandferry ferry
    7h 37m
    RM 283–1,364

  5. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jettyshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Jeti Marang to Kapas Islandferry ferry
    10h 23m
    RM 893–1,299

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRM 286Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 544.4 km
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kapas Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Kapas Island. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Kuala Kangsar, walk to Kuala Kangsar, take the bus to Kuala Terengganu, take the taxi to Jeti Marang, then take the ferry to Kapas Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), walk to Kuala Trengganu Airport, take the shuttle to Merang Jetty, take the shuttle to Kuala Terengganu, take the taxi to Jeti Marang, then take the ferry to Kapas Island.

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