There are 4 ways to get from Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajam by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tanah Merah Station to Butterworthbus
6h 32mRM 40–87Drive 273.5 km
- Drive from Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajamcar 273.5 km
3h 56mRM 108–156Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajamtaxi 273.5 km
3h 56mRM 450–550Bus via Sungai Petani
- Take the bus from Tanah Merah to Sungai Petanibus Tanah Merah
6h 40mRM 42–91
Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajam is to bus which costs RM 40 - RM 90 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajam is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs RM 100 - RM 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Tanah Merah station to Bukit Mertajam. However, there are services departing from Tanah Merah Station and arriving at PBA Bukit Mertajam via (M1) Penang Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Tanah Merah and Bukit Mertajam is 299 km. The road distance is 273.5 km.
The best way to get from Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs RM 40 - RM 90.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajam, including transfers.
Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajam bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, depart from Tanah Merah Station.
Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajam bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, arrive at Butterworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajam is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Tanah Merah to Bukit Mertajam.
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What companies run services between Tanah Merah, Malaysia and Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia?
Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Tanah Merah Station to Butterworth twice daily. Tickets cost RM 70–130 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Ekspres Perdana also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Tanah Merah Station to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 70–130
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Tanah Merah Station to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–85
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Tanah Merah to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–80
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- RM 450–550
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