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How to get fromPenang to Kuala Besutby plane, bus, car ferry, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, 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
    3h 15m
    RM 287–631

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 Butterworth
    8h 13m
    RM 52–112

  3. 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 Kuala Besutcar car
    5h 14m
    RM 57–87

  4. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane PEN - TGG
    2. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    RM 565–920

  5. Drive 347.5 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Besutcar car 347.5 km
    5h 7m
    RM 59–85

Penang to Kuala Besut by car ferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRM 52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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.

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