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How to get fromPenang Sentral to JB Sentralby car ferry, plane, train, bus, car, or tram

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

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane PEN - JHB
    4h 47m
    RM 182–420

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to JB Sentraltrain train Southbound
    8h 20m
    RM 18–110

  3. Bus via Larkin Sentral

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahrubus bus Butterworth
    9h 40m
    RM 57–197

  4. Drive  676.2 km

    1. Drive from Penang Sentral to JB Sentralcar car 676.2 km
    7h 15m
    RM 115–165

  5. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - JHB
    4h 34m
    RM 211–610

  6. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane IPH - JHB
    5h 37m
    RM 184–824

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Woodlands Checkpointbus bus Butterworth
    9h 54m
    RM 88–189

Penang Sentral to JB Sentral by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and JB Sentral, Malaysia?

KTM ETS operates a train from Butterworth to JB Sentral once daily. Tickets cost RM 110 and the journey takes 8h 20m. KTM Intercity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Butterworth to Johor Bahru 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 70–140 and the journey takes 9h 9m. Three other operators also service this route.

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