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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    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
    3h 21m
    RM 287–663

  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 39–88

  3. Bus, car ferry

    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 40–88

  4. 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

  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

Tanah Merah to Penang by bus and car ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 320.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Tanah Merah, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Tanah Merah to Penang. However, you can take the train to Kampung Kok Pasir, take the taxi to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) airport, then fly to Penang International Airport (PEN). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tanah Merah Station to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Butterworth and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 6h 15m.

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