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How to get fromGeorge Town to Tanah Merahby car ferry, bus, taxi, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Tanah Merah by car ferry, bus, taxi, plane, train, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    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 Tanah Merah Stationbus bus
    6h 51m
    RM 37–87

  2. Car ferry, bus via Sungai Petani

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Tanah Merahbus bus Sungai Petani
    8h 13m
    RM 36–87

  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 Tanah Merahtaxi taxi
    4h 21m
    RM 502–652

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - KBR
    2. Take the train from Kg Kok Pasir to Tanah Merahtrain train
    5h 12m
    RM 229–568

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Tanah Merah Stationbus bus
    7h 46m
    RM 77–132

  6. Drive  295.7 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Tanah Merahcar car 295.7 km
    4h 13m
    RM 50–73

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Tanah Merahtaxi taxi 295.7 km
    4h 13m
    RM 550–700

George Town to Tanah Merah by car ferry and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRM 37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Tanah Merah, Malaysia?

Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Sungai Nibong to Tanah Merah Station twice daily. Tickets cost RM 75–130 and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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