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How to get fromGeorge Town to Kuala Besutby bus, car ferry, taxi, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Kuala Besut by bus, car ferry, taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Penang Komtar - Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
    7h 21m
    RM 57

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Butterworth
    8h 13m
    RM 52–112

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    RM 552–702

  4. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    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
    5h 9m
    RM 233–535

  5. Drive  347.5 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Besutcar car 347.5 km
    5h 7m
    RM 135–195

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi 347.5 km
    5h 7m
    RM 550–700

  7. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane PEN - TGG
    2. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    7h 11m
    RM 573–915

George Town to Kuala Besut by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kuala Besut, Malaysia?

Alibaba Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 57 and the journey takes 7h 21m.

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