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How to get fromGeorge Town to Marangby car ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Marang by car ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    8h 47m
    RM 194–247

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    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 Marangcar car
    6h 34m
    RM 72–112

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane PEN - TGG
    5h 32m
    RM 363–730

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islambus bus Penang Komtar - Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islam
    9h 35m
    RM 115–130

  5. Car ferry, bus

    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 Jertehbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jerteh Bus Station to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    11h 21m
    RM 114–207

  6. Drive  454.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Marangcar car 454.6 km
    6h 26m
    RM 77–112

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Marang, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Alibaba Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islam twice daily. Tickets cost RM 66 and the journey takes 9h 14m.

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