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How to get fromPenang to Gua Musangby plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Penang to Gua Musang by plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    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 the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Gua Musangbus bus
    6h 17m
    RM 358–732

  2. Car ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Putratrain train Ets
    3. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Pekeliling to Kuala Lipisbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kuala Lipis to Lapan Tupaitrain train Sh
    12h 9m
    RM 28–101

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Gua Musangbus bus
    11h 24m
    RM 122–212

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Gua Musangcar car
    4h 29m
    RM 52–82

  5. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Pasir Masbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pasir Mas to Gua Musangtrain train Sh
    13h 50m
    RM 43–142

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata to Kuala Lipisbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kuala Lipis to Gua Musangtrain train Sh
    14h 58m
    RM 61–105

  7. Car ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Sungai Siputtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Sungai Siput to Gua Musangtaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    RM 452–547

  8. Drive 320 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Gua Musangcar car 320 km
    4h 15m
    RM 55–79

Penang to Gua Musang by car ferry, bus, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRM 43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 498.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Gua Musang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Gua Musang. However, you can fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty, then take the bus to Gua Musang. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Gua Musang via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Kuala Besut Bus Terminal, and Kuala Besut Jetty in around 11h 24m.

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