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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Gelugor to Tanah Merah
Cheapest price on Sep 06
lei72
Average ticket price on Sep 06
lei72
Fastest journey on Sep 06
6 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 06
6 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 06
14
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gelugor to Tanah Merah is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gelugor to Tanah Merah will cost around lei72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei72.
On Sun, Sep 06, we found 14 buses from Gelugor to Tanah Merah, including 14 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 06 the direct buses cover the 209 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Sun, Sep 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EKSPRESS MUTIARA8:30 AM6h09Gelugor, USM Pulau Pinang2:39 PMTanah Merahlei721One-way0 transfers
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)8:30 PM6h05Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong2:35 AMTanah Merahlei721One-way0 transfers
QUEEN EXPRESS1:00 PM6h05Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong7:05 PMTanah Merahlei721One-way0 transfers- EKSPRESS MUTIARA9:00 PM6h05Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong3:05 AMTanah Merahlei721One-way0 transfers
- PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)9:00 AM6h05Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong3:05 PMTanah Merahlei721One-way0 transfers
- PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)8:30 PM6h05Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong2:35 AMTanah Merahlei721One-way0 transfers
- QUEEN EXPRESS1:00 PM6h05Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong7:05 PMTanah Merahlei721One-way0 transfers
- EKSPRESS MUTIARA9:00 PM6h05Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong3:05 AMTanah Merahlei721One-way0 transfers
- PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)9:00 AM6h05Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong3:05 PMTanah Merahlei721One-way0 transfers
- PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)8:30 AM6h05Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong2:35 PMTanah Merahlei721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight for Gelugor to Tanah Merah
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gelugor to Tanah Merah among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of lei1087 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of lei1087, while a flight costs an average of lei1087.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
lei1087 Average price Cheapest | lei5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gelugor to Tanah Merah:
A bus is lei978 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelugor to Tanah Merah costing on average lei1087.
Other travel options to Tanah Merah take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around lei109 compared to roughly lei5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei-104.10. The journey takes 6h 5m versus 4h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Gelugor to Tanah Merah Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:39AM | Duration 6h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price lei70 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price lei83 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei83 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei83 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:39PM | Duration 6h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:39PM | Duration 6h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price lei70 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price lei83 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei83 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:39AM | Duration 6h09 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei72 |
Live departures
Gelugor to Tanah Merah bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gelugor to Tanah Merah buses for today, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NAZA EXPRESS | 9:30 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 3:35 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| QUEEN EXPRESS | 11:00 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 5:05 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 6 | |||||
| EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:30 AM Gelugor, USM Pulau Pinang | 6h09 | 2:39 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:30 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 2:35 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| QUEEN EXPRESS | 9:00 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 3:05 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:00 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 3:05 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 9:00 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 3:05 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| QUEEN EXPRESS | 1:00 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 7:05 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:30 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 2:35 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:30 PM Gelugor, USM Pulau Pinang | 6h09 | 2:39 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 9:00 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 3:05 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| QUEEN EXPRESS | 9:00 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 3:05 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:00 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 6h05 | 3:05 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gelugor to Tanah Merah
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Buses from Gelugor to Tanah Merah run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at lei109 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:45, the last at 23:16. The fastest bus covers the 129 miles (209 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price lei109 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 10:45 AM |
Last bus 11:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from Gelugor to Tanah Merah
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gelugor to Tanah Merah by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tanah Merah, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Gelugor to Tanah Merah
Most Gelugor to Tanah Merah buses use the Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Tanah Merah station pair. Use this guide to compare Gelugor and Tanah Merah bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Gelugor station do buses to Tanah Merah leave from?
Getting to Gelugor, USM Pulau Pinang from Gelugor city centre
Gelugor, USM Pulau Pinang is 1 km from Gelugor city centre. Public transport options include:
Gelugor, USM Pulau Pinang bus station facilities and services
Gelugor, USM Pulau Pinang has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and cafeterias within USM campus
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free campus Wi-Fi. ATMs are available at nearby banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gelugor, USM Pulau Pinang.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gelugor, USM Pulau Pinang: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gelugor, USM Pulau Pinang: Ramps and covered walkways.
Which Tanah Merah station do buses from Gelugor arrive at?
Getting to Tanah Merah from Tanah Merah city centre
Tanah Merah is 2 km from Tanah Merah city centre. Public transport options include:
Tanah Merah bus station facilities and services
Tanah Merah has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tanah Merah.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tanah Merah: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tanah Merah: Wheelchair ramps.
Most popular bus connections from Gelugor
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