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There are 6 ways to get from Merang Jetty to George Town by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TGG - PEN
    4h 36m
    RM 375–690

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merang Jetty to Butterworthbus bus Merang Jetty - Butterworth
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 45m
    RM 61–62

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Kuala Kangsarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kuala Kangsar to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 28m
    RM 240–298

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Merang Jetty to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 53m
    RM 149–215

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merang Jetty to Sungai Nibongbus bus Merang Jetty - Sungai Nibong
    9h 30m
    RM 63–64

  6. Drive  399.9 km

    1. Drive from Merang Jetty to George Towncar car 399.9 km
    5h 46m
    RM 154–222

Merang Jetty to George Town by bus and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Merang Jetty, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Alibaba Express operates a bus from Merang Jetty to Sungai Nibong twice daily. Tickets cost RM 61 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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