The distance between Penang National Park and Taman Negara is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Penang National Park to Taman Negara by bus, train, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taman Negara → Penang National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Trengganu (TGG).
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Take the bus to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal and then to Gua Musang.
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Take the bus to Tanah Merah then take the train to Sg. Sirian.
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Take a ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Penang National Park to Taman Negara by bus, train, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around MYR 18 ($4) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 445 ($100).
The distance between Penang National Park and Taman Negara is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (163 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Penang National Park and Taman Negara by bus.
The quickest way to get from Penang National Park to Taman Negara is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx MYR 445 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Penang National Park and Taman Negara is to take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 18 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Penang National Park and Taman Negara. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Trengganu (TGG). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penang National Park and Taman Negara. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penang National Park to Taman Negara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sungai Nibong, Tanah Rata Bus Terminal and Gua Musang. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
Unititi express, CS Travel & Tours, New Asian Travel, Danz Travel & Adventures Sdn. Bhd, Han Travel and NKS Shuttle run regular bus services between Penang National Park and Taman Negara. Buses run on demand and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Penang National Park and Taman Negara. The ferry typically takes around 6hrs and departs on demand.
Rapid Ferry run the ferry services between Penang National Park and Taman Negara. Ferries run on demand and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Penang National Park and Taman Negara. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and arrive at Kuala Trengganu (TGG) - via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Penang National Park and Taman Negara with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
Firefly and Malaysia Airlines fly between Penang National Park and Taman Negara. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Kuantan (KUA). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Penang National Park to Taman Negara typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Kuala Trengganu (TGG).
The closest major airport to Taman Negara is Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) (TGG) which is approximately 115km (71 miles) from Taman Negara. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Penang National Park to Taman Negara. We recommend that you take the bus to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal and then to Gua Musang. instead which will take 9h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penang National Park to Taman Negara is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around MYR 125 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 40m | MYR 445($100) | on demand | 793km (493 miles) |
Fly to Kuantan (KUA) | 4h 55m | MYR 420($95) | on demand | 543km (338 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 40m | MYR 125($28) | once daily | 471km (293 miles) |
Bus via Tanah Rata Cameron Highlands | 14h 30m | MYR 140($31) | once daily | 587km (365 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 40m | MYR 62($14) | once daily | 539km (335 miles) |
Ferry | 6hrs | MYR 18($4) | hourly | 291km (181 miles) |
Unititi express
CS Travel & Tours
Ekspres Perdana
E-Mutiara Express
New Asian Travel
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Airways
Firefly
AirAsia
KTM Malaysia Railway
Rapid Ferry
The following major airports near Taman Negara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.