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How to get fromGeorge Town to Merang Jettyby bus, car ferry, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Merang Jetty by bus, car ferry, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Merang Jettybus bus Penang Komtar - Merang Jetty
    8h 19m
    RM 57

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Merang Jettycar car
    5h 55m
    RM 152–222

  3. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane PEN - TGG
    6h 43m
    RM 423–725

  4. Drive  399.9 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Merang Jettycar car 399.9 km
    5h 47m
    RM 156–225

  5. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jettyshuttle bus
    6h 58m
    RM 613–915

George Town to Merang Jetty by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRM 57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Merang Jetty, Malaysia?

Alibaba Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Merang Jetty 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 57 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, AirAsia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) every 4 hours.

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