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How to get fromJB Sentral to Penang Sentralby plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from JB Sentral to Penang Sentral by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 55m
    RM 184–439

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    8h 20m
    RM 18–110

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Butterworthbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    10h 25m
    RM 78–194

  4. Drive  671.5 km

    1. Drive from JB Sentral to Penang Sentralcar car 671.5 km
    7h 8m
    RM 114–165

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SIN - PEN
    3. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 38m
    RM 165–882

  6. Fly Senai International Airport to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane JHB - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train
    6h 10m
    RM 184–925

JB Sentral to Penang Sentral by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between JB Sentral, Malaysia and Penang Sentral, Malaysia?

KTM ETS operates a train from JB Sentral to Butterworth once daily. Tickets cost RM 110 and the journey takes 8h 20m. KTM Intercity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Butterworth 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 85–140 and the journey takes 9h 12m. Two other operators also service this route.

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