Kuala Besut is a picturesque small town on the east coast of Malaysia known for old wooden buildings and colorful hotels. An entry point to Perhentian Island, tourists prefer to travel by bus to Penang from the Kuala Besut Jetty. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Penang offers sandy beaches and exotic cuisine for people to enjoy. It is also called the Pearl of the Orient by many. Here, the natural scenery and the cultural sights are alluring.
Your journey by road from Kuala Besut Jetty to Penang covers nearly 360 km and it generally takes about 7 hours to reach your destination. Several buses ply every day of the week at convenient timings. Currently, a single bus operator offers bus services on this route.
The route between Kuala Besut to Penang is scenic with a lot of attractions midway. Rest assured, this bus journey will be comfortable, exciting, and rewarding for you. You can prefer to travel overnight, thereby saving an extra day for your holiday. It is also a cost-effective option.
Kuala Besut Jetty to Penang Bus Details
CTTS Holidays Sdn Bhd is a prominent bus operator that provides bus services on all days of the week with timings that suits every kind of traveler. Every bus that runs on this route has cozy push-back seats and is equipped with every necessary arrangement required to make your journey easy and comfortable.
The bus starts at 3:00 PM from Kuala Besut Jetty and drops you off at the Chai Leng Park (Caltex) in Penang. There are two buses that start at the same time and drop you at Sungai Nibong and Penang Komtar respectively. The buses depart on schedule and you will not find any delay during the journey.
Your buses may halt en route for refreshments and other conveniences for the comfort of a passenger. The tickets for the bus journey from Kuala Besut Jetty to Penang can be quickly booked online with ticket prices starting from MYR 48.
Travelers boarding the bus are advised to reach on time to avoid the usual last-minute hassles. Generally, to avoid unnecessary delays, no other boarding point is available in this bus service. The same goes for drop-off locations as well.
Things to do in Penang
In Penang, you will have a lot of activities with the numerous attractions to indulge and rejuvenate yourself. We suggest you do not miss the following places:
- Penang Hill: At 821 meters high, the breathtaking views of the island from the top are fantastic.
- Chulia Street Night Hawker Stalls: Satisfy your taste buds with some lip-smacking street food.
- ESCAPE Adventureland: Perfect for some fun-filled adventure activities in Penang.
- Batu Ferringhi Beach: Soak yourself in the Sun here and indulge in lots of water sports and activities.
- Kek Lok Si Temple: The largest Buddhist temple complex in Southeast Asia stands on the top of a hill.
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Disclaimer: Bus timings, routes, and fares are subject to change. Please check locally for any last-minute changes.
