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

The cheapest way to get from Merbok to George Town is to drive which costs RM 11 - RM 17 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Merbok to George Town is to drive which takes 54 min and costs RM 11 - RM 17.

How far is it from Merbok to George Town?

The distance between Merbok and George Town is 65 km. The road distance is 70.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Merbok to George Town without a car is to taxi and train and car ferry which takes 1h 31m and costs RM 45 - RM 55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Merbok to George Town, including transfers.

Can I drive from Merbok to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Merbok to George Town is 70 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Merbok to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2572+ hotels available in George Town.

Merbok to George Town - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Merbok to George Town by taxi, train, car ferry, bus, tram, 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.

Taxi, train, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Merbok to Sungai Petani
2. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Butterworth
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
1h 31m
RM 46–55
Drive 70.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merbok to George Town70.2 km
54 min
RM 12–17
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Pusat Bandar to (M1) Penang SentralEb60
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
1h 46m
RM 44–52
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Merbok to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
1h 2m
RM 124–146
Taxi, tram, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Merbok to Sungai Petani
2. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Butterworth
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
1h 31m
RM 46–69
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merbok to George Town70.2 km
54 min
RM 150–190

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merbok to George Town.

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Distance: 65.1 km
Duration: 1h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Merbok to George Town. However, you can take the taxi to Sungai Petani, take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merbok to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Pusat Bandar, (M1) Penang Sentral, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 1h 46m.

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