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How to get fromKuala Besut to Penangby bus, plane, car ferry, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBR - PEN
    3h 15m
    RM 280–630

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Butterworthbus bus Butterworth / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 47m
    RM 52–105

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Besut to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 12m
    RM 58–83

  4. Taxi to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Besut to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TGG - PEN
    4h 17m
    RM 510–910

  5. Drive 347.4 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Besut to George Towncar car 347.4 km
    5h 6m
    RM 59–85

Kuala Besut to Penang by bus and car ferry

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Kuala Besut, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Besut to Penang. However, you can take the bus to Kota Bharu Airport, walk to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) airport, then fly to Penang International Airport (PEN). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Butterworth and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 7h 47m.

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