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How to get fromPenang to Tambunby car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Tambun by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

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    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train Butterworth
    4h 30m
    RM 6–57

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    4h 38m
    RM 36–52

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry 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 Tambuntaxi taxi
    2h 1m
    RM 332–392

  4. Line 303 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lebuh Carnavon to Terminal Bas Ekpress Sg Nibongbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    6h 19m
    RM 21–46

  5. Drive 156.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Tambuncar car 156.3 km
    1h 47m
    RM 27–39

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Tambuntaxi taxi 156.3 km
    1h 47m
    RM 340–410

Penang to Tambun by car ferry, train, and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 30–50 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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