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

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  1. Taxi to Senai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Desaru to Senai-Airport-JHBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - PEN
    3h 25m
    RM 296–581

  2. Taxi, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Desaru to JB Sentraltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    10h 10m
    RM 105–214

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bandar Penawar to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus bus Kl
    13h 39m
    RM 203–255

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Desaru to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 10m
    RM 673–972

  5. Drive to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Desaru to Singapore-Changi-Airport-SINcar car
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SIN - PEN
    3h 59m
    RM 241–947

  6. Ferry, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal to Tanah Merah Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    14h 31m
    RM 417–545

  7. Drive  743.6 km

    1. Drive from Desaru to George Towncar car 743.6 km
    7h 59m
    RM 682–984

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRM 167Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Desaru to George Town.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 661.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Desaru, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

You can take a vehicle from Desaru to Lebuh Carnavon via Bandar Penawar, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Sungai Nibong, and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 13h 39m.

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