There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Tumpat by plane, car ferry, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane PEN - KBR
1h 26mRM 186–431Car ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Pasir Masbus
9h 3mRM 34–72Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Tumpatcar
4h 59mRM 52–77Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Masbus
9h 54mRM 58–174Car ferry, bus via Sungai Petani
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Masbus Sungai Petani
10h 13mRM 36–71Drive 331.1 km
- Drive from George Town to Tumpatcar 331.1 km
4h 51mRM 54–78
Penang to Tumpat by car ferry, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Tumpat is to car ferry and bus which costs RM 30 - RM 75 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Tumpat is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs RM 180 - RM 440.
The distance between Penang and Tumpat is 271 km. The road distance is 331.1 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Tumpat without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 9h 3m and costs RM 30 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Penang to Tumpat, including transfers.
The best way to get from Penang to Tumpat is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs RM 180 - RM 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 55 - RM 180 and takes 9h 54m.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Tumpat is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Penang to Tumpat.
There are 822+ hotels available in Tumpat.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Tumpat, Malaysia?
Firefly flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) once daily. Alternatively, Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Mas twice daily. Tickets cost RM 30–45 and the journey takes 6h 37m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 120–340
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- hq@e-mutiara.com
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.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
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