There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Merang Jetty by plane, car ferry, train, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane PEN - TGG
4h 5mRM 419–757Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Merang Jettycar
5h 56mRM 67–97Car ferry, train, bus
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsartrain Ets
- Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Terengganubus
8h 56mRM 241–308Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, shuttle
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane PEN - KBR
- Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus
- Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jetty
4h 45mRM 644–924Car ferry, bus, shuttle
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jetty
9h 52mRM 432–492Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Terengganubus
11h 40mRM 252–332Drive 401.3 km
- Drive from George Town to Merang Jettycar 401.3 km
5h 48mRM 68–98
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Merang Jetty is to car ferry and drive which costs RM 65 - RM 100 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Merang Jetty is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs RM 410 - RM 800.
The distance between Penang and Merang Jetty is 345 km. The road distance is 401.2 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Merang Jetty without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 8h 56m and costs RM 240 - RM 310.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Penang to Merang Jetty, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Merang Jetty is 401 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Penang to Merang Jetty.
There are 175+ hotels available in Merang Jetty.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Merang Jetty, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) every 4 hours.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 410–950
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–1,000
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–450
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–24
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 16–24
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- admin@saniexpress.com.my
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Terengganu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 151
- Website
- Sani Express
- 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
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
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
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
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