There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Bukit Merah by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Car ferry, train
best- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Lahattrain Ets
3h 7mRM 20–52Bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus
4h 34mRM 22–31Car ferry, taxi
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Bukit Merahtaxi
2h 7mRM 342–412Drive 161.7 km
- Drive from George Town to Bukit Merahcar 161.7 km
1h 53mRM 27–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Bukit Merahtaxi 161.7 km
1h 53mRM 350–430
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Bukit Merah is to bus which costs RM 22 - RM 35 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Bukit Merah is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs RM 27 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Bukit Merah. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Industri Bukit Merah via Terminal Meru Raya and Stesen Bas Medan Kidd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Penang and Bukit Merah is 162 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Bukit Merah without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 7m and costs RM 19 - RM 55.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Penang to Bukit Merah, including transfers.
Penang to Bukit Merah bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Bukit Merah bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Bukit Merah is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Penang to Bukit Merah.
There are 1641+ hotels available in Bukit Merah.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Bukit Merah, Perak, Malaysia?
Unititi express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once a week. Tickets cost RM 20–28 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Lahat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 18–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–26
- Shuttle
- RM 18–50
- Express First
- RM 30–40
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- unititiexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- RM 20–28
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- RM 340–430
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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