What is the cheapest way to get from Penang to Banding Island?

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Banding Island is to car ferry and train and bus and taxi which costs RM 70 - RM 140 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang to Banding Island?

The fastest way to get from Penang to Banding Island is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs RM 90 - RM 140.

How far is it from Penang to Banding Island?

The distance between Penang and Banding Island is 313 km. The road distance is 166.8 km.

How do I travel from Penang to Banding Island without a car?

The best way to get from Penang to Banding Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 3m and costs RM 100 - RM 150.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Banding Island?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Penang to Banding Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Penang to Banding Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Banding Island is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Penang to Banding Island.

Where can I stay near Banding Island?

There are one+ hotels available in Banding Island.

Penang to Banding Island - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Banding Island by bus, taxi, car ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Gerikbus
3. Take the taxi from Gerik to Banding Islandtaxi
6h 3m
RM 109–142
Car ferry, train, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsartrain
3. Take the bus from Talang hospital to Pekan Lenggongbus 99
4. Take the bus from Pekan Lenggong to Gerikbus 99C
5. Take the taxi from Gerik to Banding Islandtaxi
7h 37m
RM 70–134
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Banding Islandtaxi
2h 28m
RM 202–252
Bus, taxi via Terminal Bas Ekpress Sg Nibong
1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Gerikbus
3. Take the taxi from Gerik to Banding Islandtaxi
7h 50m
RM 101–141
Car ferry, taxi via Tasek Gelugor
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the taxi from Tasek Gelugor to Banding Islandtaxi
3h 19m
RM 303–377
Drive 166.8 km
1. Drive from George Town to Banding Islandcar 166.8 km
2h 20m
RM 92–133
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town to Banding Islandtaxi 166.8 km
2h 20m
RM 220–270

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Map of how to get from Penang to Banding Island.

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Distance: 312.6 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Banding Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Banding Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Meru Raya, take the bus to Gerik, then take the taxi to Banding Island. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Banding Island.

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