There are 8 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Penang by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car
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Fly Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport
best- Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane JHB - PEN
2h 55mRM 189–432Train, 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
- Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus Larkin Bus Terminal
10h 31mRM 86–196Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Johor Bahru to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 28mRM 115–165Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Penang International Airport
- Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus
- Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SIN - PEN
4h 10mRM 170–869Fly Senai International Airport to Alor Setar, train
- Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane JHB - AOR
- Take the train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortrain
4h 32mRM 210–615Bus, 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
10h 40mRM 136–211Drive 679.8 km
- Drive from Johor Bahru to George Towncar 679.8 km
7h 18mRM 115–167
Johor Bahru to Penang by train, foot, and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Johor Bahru to Penang is to train and car ferry which costs RM 20 - RM 120 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Johor Bahru to Penang is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs RM 180 - RM 440.
No, there is no direct bus from Johor Bahru to Penang. However, there are services departing from Larkin Bus Terminal and arriving at Lebuh Carnavon via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Johor Bahru and Penang is 585 km. The road distance is 679.8 km.
The best way to get from Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru to Penang, including transfers.
Johor Bahru to Penang bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Larkin Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Penang is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs RM 180 - RM 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 85 - RM 200 and takes 10h 31m.
Johor Bahru to Penang bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johor Bahru to Penang is 680 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Johor Bahru to Penang.
What companies run services between Johor Bahru, 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 170–350
Flights from Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–350
Flights from Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 170–350
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–800
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–800
Flights from Senai International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–550
Flights from Senai International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–550
- 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
Train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugor
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 15–17
- Gold
- RM 20
- Platinum
- RM 23–25
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 85–200
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- 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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