What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Merbok?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Merbok is to drive which costs RM 11 - RM 17 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Merbok?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Merbok is to drive which takes 53 min and costs RM 11 - RM 17.

How far is it from George Town to Merbok?

The distance between George Town and Merbok is 65 km. The road distance is 69.7 km.

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

The best way to get from George Town to Merbok without a car is to car ferry and tram and taxi which takes 1h 49m and costs RM 45 - RM 75.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Merbok?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from George Town to Merbok, including transfers.

Can I drive from George Town to Merbok?

Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Merbok is 70 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from George Town to Merbok.

Where can I stay near Merbok?

There are 366+ hotels available in Merbok.

George Town to Merbok - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, tram, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Merbok by car ferry, tram, taxi, bus, train, 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.

Car ferry, tram, taxi
best
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitram
3. Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to Merboktaxi
1h 49m
RM 47–73
Drive 69.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from George Town to Merbokcar 69.7 km
53 min
RM 12–17
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to (M2) Terminal Jalan Petribus Eb60
1h 56m
RM 44–56
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Merboktaxi
1h 1m
RM 122–152
Car ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitrain
3. Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to Merboktaxi
1h 50m
RM 47–59
Car ferry, bus via Simpang Tiga Pasir
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to (M2) Terminal Jalan Petribus
3. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sg Petani to Simpang Tiga Pasirbus K51
3h 37m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town to Merboktaxi 69.7 km
53 min
RM 150–190

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Merbok.

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Distance: 65.1 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Merbok. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Sungai Petani, then take the taxi to Merbok. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Merbok via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, (M1) Penang Sentral, and (M2) Terminal Jalan Petri in around 1h 56m.

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