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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Penangby train, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 40m
    RM 12–51

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bandar Sunway to Queensbay Mallbus bus
    6h 14m
    RM 63–69

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur 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
    RM 59–85

  4. MRT to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Pasar Seni to Kwasa Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SZB - PEN
    3h 20m
    RM 153–233

  5. Train, car ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 47m
    RM 62

  6. Drive 353.3 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to George Towncar car 353.3 km
    3h 49m
    RM 60–86

  7. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KUL - PEN
    3h 42m
    RM 107–299

Kuala Lumpur to Penang by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

Aeroline operates a bus from Bandar Sunway to Queensbay Mall twice daily. Tickets cost RM 60 and the journey takes 4h.

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