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

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Kuala Besut Jetty by car ferry, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Car ferry, bus

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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 bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Butterworth
    8h 22m
    RM 52–112

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kuala Besut Jettycar 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 263–584

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    11h 4m

  5. Drive  347.5 km

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

  6. 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 Besut Jettytaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    RM 573–964

George Town to Kuala Besut Jetty by car ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRM 52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Komtar to Kuala Besut Jetty via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong, Sungai Nibong, and Terminal Kota Bharu in around 11h 4m.

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