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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Penang Hillby plane, tram, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Penang Hill by plane, tram, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - PEN
    2. Take the tram from Penang Hill Railway Lower Station to Penang Hill Railway Upper Stationtram tram
    5h 12m
    RM 237–507

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 12m
    RM 44–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    11h 45m
    RM 102–289

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 39m
    RM 115–167

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SIN - PEN
    6h 28m
    RM 278–754

  6. Bus via Kampung Bukit Tinggi, Bentong

    1. Take the bus from JB Merlin Tower to First World Genting Highlandsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from First World Genting Highlands to Penang Komtarbus bus
    15h 40m
    RM 230–395

  7. Drive 683.7 km

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Penang Hillcar car 683.7 km
    7h 24m
    RM 115–166

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Penang Hill, Penang, Malaysia?

Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 85–210 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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