There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Tambun by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, 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.
Car ferry, train
best- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 47mRM 6–62Car ferry, tram
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Ipohtram Ipoh Line
4h 30mRM 5–29Bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus
4h 38mRM 34–49Car 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 Tambuntaxi
2h 1mRM 332–392Drive 156.3 km
- Drive from George Town to Tambuncar 156.3 km
1h 47mRM 27–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Tambuntaxi 156.3 km
1h 47mRM 340–410
Penang to Tambun by car ferry, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Tambun is to car ferry and tram which costs RM 4 - RM 29 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Tambun is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs RM 26 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Tambun. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Pekan Tambun via Terminal Meru Raya and Stesen Bas Medan Kidd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Penang and Tambun is 183 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Tambun without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 47m and costs RM 5 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Penang to Tambun, including transfers.
Penang to Tambun bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Tambun bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Tambun is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Penang to Tambun.
There are 1484+ hotels available in Tambun.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Tambun, Malaysia?
Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once a week. Tickets cost RM 30–45 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
Tram from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–27
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–27
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- RM 330–410
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
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