There are 7 ways to get from JB Sentral to Penang by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Senai International Airport
best- Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane JHB - PEN
2h 55mRM 199–422Train, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain Northbound
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
9h 8mRM 20–112Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus Tbs
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
11h 9mRM 115–226Drive, car ferry
- Drive from JB Sentral to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 27mRM 116–167Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
- Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SIN - PEN
4h 38mRM 260–725Bus
- Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus Larkin Bus Terminal
11h 44mRM 89–207Drive 682 km
- Drive from JB Sentral to George Towncar 682 km
7h 17mRM 116–168
JB Sentral to Penang by train, foot, and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from JB Sentral to Penang is to train and car ferry which costs RM 20 - RM 120 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from JB Sentral to Penang is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs RM 190 - RM 430.
No, there is no direct bus from JB Sentral to Penang. However, there are services departing from JB Sentral and arriving at Lebuh Carnavon via Larkin Bus Terminal and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between JB Sentral and Penang is 585 km. The road distance is 682 km.
The best way to get from JB Sentral to Penang without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 9h 8m and costs RM 20 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from JB Sentral to Penang, including transfers.
JB Sentral to Penang bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Larkin Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from JB Sentral to Penang is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs RM 190 - RM 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 85 - RM 210 and takes 11h 44m.
JB Sentral to Penang bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
Yes, the driving distance between JB Sentral to Penang is 682 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from JB Sentral to Penang.
What companies run services between JB Sentral, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 85–200 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 190–370
Flights from Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 190–370
Flights from Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 190–370
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–700
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–700
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from JB Sentral to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 110
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 66–71
- Gold
- RM 110
- Platinum
- RM 145–155
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 55–80
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–90
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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