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How to get fromTanah Merah to George Townby bus, car ferry, taxi, train, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tanah Merah to George Town by bus, car ferry, taxi, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tanah Merah Station to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 15m
    RM 40–79

  2. Bus, car ferry via Sungai Petani

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tanah Merah to Sungai Petanibus bus Tanah Merah
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 30m
    RM 39–79

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Tanah Merah to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 19m
    RM 534–630

  4. Train to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the train from Tanah Merah to Kampung Kok Pasirtrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBR - PEN
    4h 37m
    RM 289–667

  5. Drive 295.7 km

    1. Drive from Tanah Merah to George Towncar car 295.7 km
    4h 13m
    RM 51–73

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tanah Merah to George Towntaxi taxi 295.7 km
    4h 13m
    RM 550–700

  7. Taxi to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Tanah Merah to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TGG - PEN
    6h 10m
    RM 602–1,021

Tanah Merah to George Town by bus and car ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Tanah Merah, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Tanah Merah to George Town. However, you can take the bus to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

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