Penang is a state on the Northwestern coastline of the country of Malaysia. By landmass, it is considered to be the second smallest state of the country. Penang Island is connected to mainland Malaysia by two long road bridges. Merang Jetty is a ferry service terminal, about 30 km away from Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia). They provide boat transfers, tour packages, snorkeling trips, and other day trips.
The road distance between Penang and Merang Jetty is about 410 km and it should take about six and a half hours to cover this distance ideally. There aren’t many bus options from Penang to Merang Jetty and only one major bus service operator provides services on the said route. The service type offered by this provider is the “Economy” service class. One can book such seats to ensure a pocket-friendly and comfortable ride as traveling by bus on this route is a really viable option.
Penang to Merang Jetty Bus Details
The prominent service provider on this route is the CTTS Holidays Tours and Travels. They offer one bus with comfortable and decently priced economy class services. The major pick-up terminal for this bus is at Penang Komtar, from where the bus leaves at 11:15 pm at night. Travelers are advised to reach the terminal well before the departure time in order to avoid any problems and have a comfortable journey. This bus is also comfortable because travelers can get a good night's sleep on the bus before having to wake up the next morning at around 8 when the bus reaches Merang Jetty. The fare charged by the company for this route is a mere RM 65. It is advised to check for the timings before making the booking as there might be some changes and it is always good to be prepared beforehand as travelers for a nice and enriching experience.
Things to do in Merang Jetty
Merang Jetty is sort of a tourist spot where travelers flock during the holiday times. The following portion contains a list of places to visit:
- Get to Redang Island and Watch Turtles: One can get a boat trip arranged from Merang Jetty to the Redang Island which takes about 45 minutes and then watch sea turtles in peace around nature.
- Go for a Snorkelling Trip Underwater: The guys at Merang Jetty can help you get to really cool spots for snorkeling.
- Explore the Coral Reefs of Lang Tengah Island: From Merang Jetty, you can get boat services to Lang Tengah Island in the South China Sea (about 45 minutes of boat ride) and there you can explore majestic coral reefs and chill around in plush resorts.
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Disclaimer: Bus timings, routes, and fares are subject to change. Please check the redBus app or website for any last-minute changes.
