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How to get fromTumpat to Penangby plane, bus, car ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBR - PEN
    1h 27m
    RM 276–604

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 26m
    RM 38–112

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Tumpat to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 55m
    RM 600–709

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    9h 14m
    RM 82–158

  5. Bus via Sungai Petani

    1. Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Sungai Petanibus bus Pasir Mas
    10h 29m
    RM 43–123

  6. Drive  331.3 km

    1. Drive from Tumpat to George Towncar car 331.3 km
    4h 48m
    RM 57–82

Tumpat to Penang by train, bus, and car ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRM 38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Tumpat, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

Firefly flies from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN) once daily. Alternatively, Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Pasir Mas to Sungai Nibong twice daily. Tickets cost RM 80–140 and the journey takes 6h 29m.

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