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

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There are 8 ways to get from Johor to Penang by plane, train, car ferry, bus, 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 179–412

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 8m
    RM 20–112

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus bus Tbs
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 4m
    RM 136–221

  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 28m
    RM 115–165

  5. 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 170–875

  6. Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Segamat to Kl Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SZB - PEN
    5h 50m
    RM 137–248

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    11h 39m
    RM 88–205

  8. Drive  679.8 km

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to George Towncar car 679.8 km
    7h 18m
    RM 115–166

Johor to Penang by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

AirAsia flies from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day. 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.

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