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How to get fromGeorge Town to Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL)by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or rideshare

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  1. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane PEN - KUL
    2h 57m
    RM 103–224

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Klia T1bus bus Penang Komtar
    5h 27m
    RM 60–90

  3. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane PEN - SZB
    2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train train
    4h 52m
    RM 159–314

  4. 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 Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL)car car
    4h 33m
    RM 62–97

  5. Bus via Klia2

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Klia T2bus bus
    6h 29m
    RM 61–123

  6. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from George Town to Kuala Lumpur-KULrideshare rideshare 394.6 km
    4h 19m
    RM 270–350

  7. Drive 394.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL)car car 394.6 km
    4h 19m
    RM 66–96

George Town to Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRM 60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), Malaysia?

Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) hourly. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Klia T1 twice daily. Tickets cost RM 60–90 and the journey takes 5h 27m.

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