There are 7 ways to get from Cherating to Penang by taxi, plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Cherating to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)taxi
- Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KUA - PEN
3h 51mRM 382–795Bus, train, car ferry via Kuala Lumpur
cheapest- Take the bus from Kemaman to TBS Kuala Lumpurbus
- Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain Ets
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
10h 33mRM 73–162Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cherating to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 49mRM 99–142Bus
- Take the bus from Kemaman to TBS Kuala Lumpurbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus Kl
11h 42mRM 155–233Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Kemaman to Tanah Merah Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tanah Merah Station to Butterworthbus
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
11h 58mRM 101–212Bus, train, car ferry
- Take the bus from Kemaman to Terminal Meru Rayabus
- Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain Ets
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
13h 55mRM 147–252Drive 583.6 km
- Drive from Cherating to George Towncar 583.6 km
6h 39mRM 99–143
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherating to Penang is to bus and train and car ferry via Kuala Lumpur which costs RM 70 - RM 170 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cherating to Penang is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs RM 380 - RM 800.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherating to Penang. However, there are services departing from Kemaman and arriving at Lebuh Carnavon via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Cherating and Penang is 422 km. The road distance is 583.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherating to Penang without a car is to bus and train and car ferry via Kuala Lumpur which takes 10h 33m and costs RM 70 - RM 170.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Cherating to Penang, including transfers.
Cherating to Penang bus services, operated by Mara Liner, depart from Kemaman station.
Cherating to Penang bus services, operated by Mara Liner, arrive at TBS Kuala Lumpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherating to Penang is 584 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Cherating to Penang.
There are 2413+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Cherating, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Cherating to Lebuh Carnavon via Kemaman, TBS Kuala Lumpur, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Sungai Nibong, and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 11h 42m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 260–550
Flights from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 260–550
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kl Sentral to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–50
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 9–14
- Express
- RM 30–50
Train from Ipoh to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- info@maralinergroup.my
- Website
- Maraliner
Bus from Kemaman to TBS Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–55
- Website
- Maraliner
Bus from Kemaman to TBS Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–55
- Website
- Maraliner
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- RM 120–150
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Persatuan Pemandu Dan Pemilik Teksi/Kereta Sewa Melayu Daerah Kemaman
- Phone
- +60 9-859 1773
- Website
- facebook.com
Persatuan Pemandu Dan Pemilik Teksi
- Phone
- +60 9-859 1773
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