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

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Kuala Besut by car ferry, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Car ferry, bus

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    1. Take the car ferry 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

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kuala Besutcar car
    5h 14m
    RM 57–87

  3. 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 12m
    RM 283–634

  4. Drive 347.5 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Besutcar car 347.5 km
    5h 7m
    RM 59–85

  5. 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 4m
    RM 563–964

George Town to Kuala Besut by car ferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRM 52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336 km
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Kuala Besut. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the bus to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kuala Besut via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 5h 14m.

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