There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Pusing by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, 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 Terminal
- Take the train from Butterworth to IpohButterworth
4h 1mRM 20–56Bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya
4h 13mRM 28–46Car ferry, taxi
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Pusing
2h 17mRM 362–442Car ferry, tram
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the tram from Butterworth to IpohIpoh Line
4h 13mRM 21–56Drive 172 km
- Drive from George Town to Pusing172 km
2h 3mRM 30–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Pusing172 km
2h 3mRM 380–460
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Pusing is to car ferry and train which costs RM 19 - RM 60 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Pusing is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs RM 29 - RM 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Pusing. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Jalan Pusing via Terminal Meru Raya and Medan Kidd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Penang and Pusing is 173 km. The road distance is 172 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Pusing without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 4h 1m and costs RM 19 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Penang to Pusing, including transfers.
Penang to Pusing bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Pusing bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Pusing is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Penang to Pusing.
There are 1573+ hotels available in Pusing.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Pusing, Malaysia?
Unititi express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once daily. Tickets cost RM 23–40 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16–20
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 18–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–26
- Shuttle
- RM 18–50
- Express First
- RM 29–40
Tram from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 17–50
- Express First
- RM 28–40
- 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 daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–40
- 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
- 2h
- Estimated price
- RM 360–460
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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