What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Bukit Merah?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Bukit Merah is to car ferry and tram which costs RM 4 - RM 29 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Bukit Merah?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Bukit Merah is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs RM 27 - RM 40.

Is there a direct bus between George Town and Bukit Merah?

No, there is no direct bus from George Town to Bukit Merah. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Industri Bukit Merah via Terminal Meru Raya and Stesen Bas Medan Kidd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from George Town to Bukit Merah?

The distance between George Town and Bukit Merah is 183 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.

How do I travel from George Town to Bukit Merah without a car?

The best way to get from George Town to Bukit Merah without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 52m and costs RM 5 - RM 65.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Bukit Merah?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from George Town to Bukit Merah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the George Town to Bukit Merah bus from?

George Town to Bukit Merah bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from George Town to Bukit Merah?

The best way to get from George Town to Bukit Merah is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs RM 30 - RM 50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 550 - RM 900 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the George Town to Bukit Merah bus arrive?

George Town to Bukit Merah bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.

Can I drive from George Town to Bukit Merah?

Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Bukit Merah is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from George Town to Bukit Merah.

Where can I stay near Bukit Merah?

There are 1606+ hotels available in Bukit Merah.

George Town to Bukit Merah - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

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

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 52m
RM 6–62
Car ferry, tram
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Ipohtram Ipoh Line
4h 34m
RM 5–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus
4h 34m
RM 34–49
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Bukit Merahtaxi
2h 8m
RM 342–412
Fly
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ipoh (IPH)plane PEN - IPH
5h 45m
RM 582–889
Drive 161.7 km
1. Drive from George Town to Bukit Merahcar 161.7 km
1h 54m
RM 28–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town to Bukit Merahtaxi 161.7 km
1h 54m
RM 350–430

George Town to Bukit Merah by car ferry, train, foot, and bus

11Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

RM 6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once a week. Tickets cost RM 30–45 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Scoot Tigerair and AirAsia fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ipoh (IPH) every 4 hours.

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