What is the cheapest way to get from Tanah Merah to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Tanah Merah to George Town is to bus and car ferry which costs RM 30 - RM 50 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tanah Merah to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Tanah Merah to George Town is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs RM 45 - RM 70.

How far is it from Tanah Merah to George Town?

The distance between Tanah Merah and George Town is 284 km. The road distance is 295.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Tanah Merah to George Town without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 6h 15m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.

How long does it take to get from Tanah Merah to George Town?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Tanah Merah to George Town, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tanah Merah to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Tanah Merah to George Town is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Tanah Merah to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2588+ hotels available in George Town.

Tanah Merah to George Town - 6 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Tanah Merah to George Town by bus, car ferry, taxi, plane, 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.

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Tanah Merah Station to Butterworthbus
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 15m
RM 32–46
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Merah to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
4h 19m
RM 534–630
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Majlis Daerah Tanah Merah to Stesen Bas Kota Bharubus
2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KBR - PEN
5h 58m
RM 161–432
Bus, car ferry via Jeli
1. Take the bus from Majlis Daerah Tanah Merah to Stesen Bas Jelibus D40
2. Take the bus from Jeli to Butterworthbus
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 46m
RM 54–64
Drive 295.7 km
1. Drive from Tanah Merah to George Towncar 295.7 km
4h 12m
RM 49–71
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Merah to George Towntaxi 295.7 km
4h 12m
RM 550–700

Tanah Merah to George Town by bus and car ferry

21Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

RM 32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.6 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Tanah Merah, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Tanah Merah to George Town. However, you can take the bus to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

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