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How to get fromPenang Sentral to Merang Jettyby train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, shuttle, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Merang Jetty by train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, shuttle, or tram

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    8h 19m
    RM 238–297

  2. Drive  386.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penang Sentral to Merang Jettycar car 386.9 km
    5h 37m
    RM 66–95

  3. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane PEN - TGG
    6h 42m
    RM 424–777

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Butterworth
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jettyshuttle bus
    8h 32m
    RM 431–481

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    10h 20m
    RM 252–327

  6. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane AOR - TGG
    6h 39m
    RM 493–1,067

  7. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - KBR
    3. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jettyshuttle bus
    7h 22m
    RM 624–967

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRM 303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Merang Jetty, Malaysia?

Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Butterworth to Kuala Terengganu once daily. Tickets cost RM 110–190 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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