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How to get fromGeorge Town Penang to Genting Highlandsby bus, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town Penang to Genting Highlands by bus, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to First World Genting Highlandsbus bus
    5h 24m
    RM 62

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Genting Highlandscar car
    4h 41m
    RM 132–192

  3. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane PEN - SZB
    2. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 2m
    RM 165–551

  4. Drive  340.1 km

    1. Drive from George Town Penang to Genting Highlandscar car 340.1 km
    4h 6m
    RM 135–194

  5. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane PEN - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 19m
    RM 131–594

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
TicketRM 131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between George Town Penang, Malaysia and Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia?

Shanhua Travel & Tours operates a bus from Penang Komtar to First World Genting Highlands once daily. Tickets cost RM 62 and the journey takes 5h 24m.

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