There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Kuala Besut by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane PEN - KBR
- Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus
3h 15mRM 263–555Car ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus Butterworth
8h 13mRM 52–112Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kuala Besutcar
5h 14mRM 57–87Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane PEN - TGG
- Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi
5h 7mRM 571–950Drive 347.5 km
- Drive from George Town to Kuala Besutcar 347.5 km
5h 7mRM 59–85
Penang to Kuala Besut by car ferry and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Kuala Besut is to drive which costs RM 55 - RM 85 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Kuala Besut is to fly and bus which takes 3h 15m and costs RM 260 - RM 600.
The distance between Penang and Kuala Besut is 312 km. The road distance is 347.5 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Kuala Besut without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 13m and costs RM 50 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Penang to Kuala Besut, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Kuala Besut is 347 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Penang to Kuala Besut.
There are 308+ hotels available in Kuala Besut.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Kuala Besut, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Penang to Kuala Besut. However, you can fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, then take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and Butterworth in around 8h 13m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–460
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 470–1,100
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–1,100
- Phone
- +6019-558 4736
- [email protected]
- Website
- besutjetty.com
Bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30
- Schedules at
- besutjetty.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- RM 150–190
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, Need to know: Eurostar, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.