What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Yan Besar?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Yan Besar is to drive which costs RM 13 - RM 21 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Yan Besar?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Yan Besar is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs RM 13 - RM 21.

How far is it from George Town to Yan Besar?

The distance between George Town and Yan Besar is 86 km. The road distance is 83 km.

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

The best way to get from George Town to Yan Besar without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 2h and costs RM 40 - RM 75.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Yan Besar?

It takes approximately 2h to get from George Town to Yan Besar, including transfers.

Can I drive from George Town to Yan Besar?

Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Yan Besar is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from George Town to Yan Besar.

Where can I stay near Yan Besar?

There are 241+ hotels available in Yan Besar.

George Town to Yan Besar - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, tram, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Yan Besar by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, 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
best
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to GurunPadang Besar Line
2h
RM 44–75
Drive 83 km
cheapest
1. Drive from George Town to Yan Besar83 km
1h 6m
RM 14–21
Car ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani
3. Take the taxi from Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani to Yan Besar
2h 10m
RM 70–91
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Yan Besar
1h 14m
RM 152–182
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Butterworth to GurunButterworth
2h 1m
RM 44–62
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town to Yan Besar83 km
1h 6m
RM 180–220

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Yan Besar.

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Distance: 86.3 km
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Yan Besar, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Yan Besar. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Gurun, then take the taxi to Yan Besar. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to (M1) Penang Sentral, take the bus to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani, then take the taxi to Yan Besar.

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