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How to get fromGeorge Town to Kuala Lumpur International Airportby bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Klia T1bus bus Penang Komtar
    5h 34m
    RM 60–90

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train train
    5h 59m
    RM 16–127

  3. 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 International Airportcar car
    4h 34m
    RM 67–97

  4. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane PEN - KUL
    4h 20m
    RM 108–231

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus Kl
    2. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1train train KLIA Transit
    7h 7m
    RM 48–169

  6. Drive 396.4 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Lumpur International Airportcar car 396.4 km
    4h 20m
    RM 67–96

  7. 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

George Town to Kuala Lumpur International Airport by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRM 60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia?

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

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