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How to get fromGeorge Town to Tumpatby plane, car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - KBR
    3h 21m
    RM 248–560

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Pasir Masbus bus
    9h 4m
    RM 38–112

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Tumpattaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    RM 502–652

  4. Bus via Kulim

    1. Take the bus from Kulim to Pasir Masbus bus Kulim
    9h 13m
    RM 73–142

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Masbus bus
    9h 49m
    RM 88–167

  6. Drive  331.1 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Tumpatcar car 331.1 km
    4h 49m
    RM 131–189

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Tumpattaxi taxi 331.1 km
    4h 49m
    RM 550–650

George Town to Tumpat by car ferry, bus, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRM 38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

Firefly flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) once daily. Alternatively, Ekspres Perdana operates a bus from Kulim to Pasir Mas once daily. Tickets cost RM 35–90 and the journey takes 5h 57m.

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