There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Marang by car ferry, train, bus, car, or plane
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Car ferry, train, bus
best- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsartrain
- Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Terengganubus
8h 47mRM 194–247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islambus Penang Komtar - Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islam
9h 35mRM 115–130Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Marangcar
6h 34mRM 172–262Fly
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane PEN - TGG
5h 32mRM 363–680Drive 454.6 km
- Drive from George Town to Marangcar 454.6 km
6h 26mRM 180–260
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from George Town to Marang is to bus which costs RM 110 - RM 130 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from George Town to Marang is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs RM 360 - RM 700.
No, there is no direct bus from George Town to Marang. However, there are services departing from Penang Komtar and arriving at Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between George Town and Marang is 539 km. The road distance is 454.6 km.
The best way to get from George Town to Marang without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 8h 47m and costs RM 190 - RM 250.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from George Town to Marang, including transfers.
George Town to Marang bus services, operated by Alibaba Express, depart from Penang Komtar station.
The best way to get from George Town to Marang is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs RM 360 - RM 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 110 - RM 130 and takes 9h 35m.
George Town to Marang bus services, operated by Alibaba Express, arrive at Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islam station.
Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Marang is 455 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from George Town to Marang.
What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Marang, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Firefly, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Alibaba Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islam twice daily. Tickets cost RM 66 and the journey takes 9h 14m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–650
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–650
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 430–800
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–550
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 430–800
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–550
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 27–40
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–5
- Express
- RM 16–23
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 23
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 17–19
- Gold
- RM 23
- Platinum
- RM 27–29
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- admin@saniexpress.com.my
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Terengganu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 150
- Website
- Sani Express
- Website
- Alibaba Express
Bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Terengganu Jetty Taman Tamadun Islam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 66
- Schedules at
- Alibaba Express
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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