There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa by plane, car ferry, bus, 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 230–550Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Pengkalan Chepacar
5h 4mRM 57–87Car 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 110–180Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharubus
9h 16mRM 121–202Car ferry, bus via Kuala Besut
- 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
- Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus
10h 37mRM 82–142Drive 343.8 km
- Drive from George Town to Pengkalan Chepacar 343.8 km
4h 56mRM 59–84
Penang to Pengkalan Chepa by car ferry, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa is to drive which costs RM 55 - RM 85 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa is to fly which takes 1h and costs RM 230 - RM 550.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Terminal Kota Bharu via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
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 110 - 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 Ekspres Mutiara, depart from Sungai Nibong station.
The best way to get from Penang to Pengkalan Chepa is to fly which takes 1h and costs RM 230 - RM 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 120 - RM 210 and takes 9h 16m.
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 Ekspres Mutiara, arrive at Terminal Kota Bharu 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 150–450
- 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
Bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 50–110
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
- 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
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
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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.
There are 987+ hotels available in Pengkalan Chepa.