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How to get fromKuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to George Townby plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, tram, or rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to George Town by plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, tram, or rideshare

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KUL - PEN
    2h 10m
    RM 111–219

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 7m
    RM 13–150

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Butterworthbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 10m
    RM 32–170

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) 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
    4h 26m
    RM 66–95

  5. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUL - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 40m
    RM 132–368

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Klia T2 to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus Klia
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus bus Kl
    8h 35m
    RM 112–156

  7. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Kuala Lumpur-KUL to George Townrideshare rideshare 393.3 km
    4h 15m
    RM 270–350

  8. Drive 393.3 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to George Towncar car 393.3 km
    4h 15m
    RM 66–96

Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to George Town by bus, train, and car ferry

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Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRM 13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Klia 1 2 to Presgrave Corner via Klia2, Klia T2, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Sungai Nibong, and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 8h 35m.

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