There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Tanah Merah by plane, train, 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, train
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane PEN - KBR
- Take the train from Kampung Kok Pasir to Tanah Merahtrain
3h 19mRM 294–664Car ferry, bus via Sungai Petani
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Tanah Merahbus Sungai Petani
8h 13mRM 36–87Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Tanah Merah Stationbus
6h 51mRM 37–87Car ferry, taxi
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Tanah Merahtaxi
4h 21mRM 502–652Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Tanah Merah Stationbus
7h 41mRM 63–99Drive 295.7 km
- Drive from George Town to Tanah Merahcar 295.7 km
4h 13mRM 51–73Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Tanah Merahtaxi 295.7 km
4h 13mRM 550–700
Penang to Tanah Merah by car ferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Tanah Merah is to car ferry and bus via Sungai Petani which costs RM 35 - RM 90 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Tanah Merah is to fly and train which takes 3h 19m and costs RM 290 - RM 700.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Tanah Merah station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Tanah Merah Station via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Penang and Tanah Merah is 321 km. The road distance is 295.7 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Tanah Merah without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 6h 51m and costs RM 35 - RM 90.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Penang to Tanah Merah, including transfers.
Penang to Tanah Merah bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, depart from Sungai Nibong station.
Penang to Tanah Merah bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, arrive at Tanah Merah Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Tanah Merah is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Penang to Tanah Merah.
Book your Penang to Tanah Merah bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Tanah Merah, Malaysia?
Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Sungai Nibong to Tanah Merah Station twice daily. Tickets cost RM 60–95 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
- 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
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kampung Kok Pasir to Tanah Merah
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Tanah Merah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 55–95
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Tanah Merah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60–95
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Tanah Merah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–85
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Sungai Petani to Tanah Merah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–80
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
- 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
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–700
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 141+ hotels available in Tanah Merah.








