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How to get fromGeorge Town to Pulau Kapasby car ferry, train, bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Car ferry, train, bus, ferry

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Jeti Marang to Kapas Islandferry ferry
    10h 28m
    RM 234–287

  2. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    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 Jertehbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jerteh Bus Station to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Jeti Marang to Kapas Islandferry ferry
    13h 2m
    RM 154–247

  3. 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
    10h 5m
    RM 528–895

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islambus bus Penang Komtar - Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islam
    2. Take the ferry from Jeti Marang to Kapas Islandferry ferry
    11h 16m
    RM 155–170

  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 20m
    RM 708–1,035

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Pulau Kapas. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train 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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