There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa by plane, car ferry, bus, taxi, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane PEN - KBR
1hRM 200–500Bus via Kuala Besut
cheapest- Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus Penang Komtar - Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus
9h 45mRM 86Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Bus Terminal Kota Bharubus Butterworth
8h 35mRM 105–180Car ferry, taxi
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Pengkalan Chepataxi
5h 4mRM 502–652Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharubus
9h 21mRM 120–200Drive 343.8 km
- Drive from George Town to Pengkalan Chepacar 343.8 km
4h 56mRM 136–196Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Pengkalan Chepataxi 343.8 km
4h 56mRM 550–700
Penang to Pengkalan Chepa by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa is to bus via Kuala Besut which costs RM 87 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa is to fly which takes 1h and costs RM 200 - RM 500.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa. However, there are services departing from Lebuh Carnavon and arriving at Terminal Kota Bharu via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Penang and Pengkalan Chepa is 245 km. The road distance is 343.8 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 35m and costs RM 100 - RM 180.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), including transfers and time at the airport.
Penang to Pengkalan Chepa bus services, operated by Alibaba Express, depart from Penang Komtar station.
The best way to get from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa is to fly which takes 1h and costs RM 200 - RM 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 120 - RM 200 and takes 9h 21m.
The quickest flight from Penang International Airport Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Penang to Pengkalan Chepa bus services, operated by Alibaba Express, arrive at Kuala Besut Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Pengkalan Chepa, Malaysia?
Firefly flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) once daily. Alternatively, Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharu twice daily. Tickets cost RM 95–170 and the journey takes 7h 16m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–550
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Butterworth to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–100
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80–150
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–170
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Website
- Alibaba Express
Bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 57
- Schedules at
- Alibaba Express
- Phone
- +6019-558 4736
- [email protected]
- Website
- besutjetty.com
Bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airport
- 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 1–2
- 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 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–700
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Pengkalan Chepa is 344 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa.
Firefly offers flights from Penang International Airport Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
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