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

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There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Kuala Besut by plane, bus, car ferry, taxi, or car

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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 231–527

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry 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 52–102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Penang Komtar - Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
    7h 21m
    RM 57

  4. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    RM 552–702

  5. 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 17m
    RM 575–900

  6. Drive  347.5 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Besutcar car 347.5 km
    5h 7m
    RM 137–198

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi 347.5 km
    5h 7m
    RM 550–700

Penang to Kuala Besut by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Kuala Besut, Malaysia?

Alibaba Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 57 and the journey takes 7h 21m.

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