There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Tumpat by plane, bus, car ferry, taxi, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane PEN - KBR
- Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Ktm Tumpatbus
3h 49mRM 250–529Car ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Pasir Masbus
9h 3mRM 38–112Car 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 Tumpattaxi
4h 56mRM 602–752Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Putehbus
- Take the bus from Pasir Puteh Sentral to Stesen Bas Kota Bharubus D51
11h 5mRM 88–148Car ferry, bus via Jeli
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Terminal UTC Ukir Squarebus
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Jelibus
- Take the bus from Stesen Bas Jeli to Stesen Bas Kota Bharubus D40
12h 32mRM 81–126Drive 331.1 km
- Drive from George Town to Tumpatcar 331.1 km
4h 49mRM 57–82
Penang to Tumpat by car ferry, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Tumpat is to drive which costs RM 55 - RM 85 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Tumpat is to fly and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs RM 250 - RM 550.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Tumpat. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Ktm Tumpat via Sungai Nibong, Pasir Puteh Sentral and Stesen Bas Kota Bharu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Penang and Tumpat is 298 km. The road distance is 331.1 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Tumpat without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 9h 3m and costs RM 35 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Penang to Tumpat, including transfers.
Penang to Tumpat bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, depart from Sungai Nibong station.
Penang to Tumpat bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, arrive at Pasir Puteh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Tumpat is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Penang to Tumpat.
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What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Tumpat, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Terminal Komtar to Ktm Tumpat via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong, Sungai Nibong, Pasir Puteh Sentral, and Stesen Bas Kota Bharu in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–470
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Mutiara
Bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Ktm Tumpat
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5–9
- Schedules at
- Ekspres Mutiara
Bus from Butterworth to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–100
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Puteh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–110
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Pasir Puteh Sentral to Stesen Bas Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 15–25
- Schedules at
- Ekspres Mutiara
Bus from Stesen Bas Jeli to Stesen Bas Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–40
- Schedules at
- Ekspres Mutiara
- 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 36m
- Estimated price
- RM 600–750
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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