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How to get fromJohor to Penangby plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - PEN
    2h 55m
    RM 229–423

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    10h 34m
    RM 71–199

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 28m
    RM 115–166

  4. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    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
    4h 35m
    RM 270–675

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    11h 39m
    RM 88–225

  6. Bus via (M1) The Summit

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    12h 9m
    RM 90–156

  7. Drive 679.8 km

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to George Towncar car 679.8 km
    7h 18m
    RM 116–167

Johor to Penang by bus

Calendar84Weekly Buses
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
TicketRM 88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Johor, 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 85–220 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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