There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Batu Caves by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car
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Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane PEN - SZB
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Cavestrain
3h 20mRM 153–231Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
6h 4mRM 15–73Bus
- Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Hentian Dutabus Penang Komtar
7h 9mRM 74–113Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Batu Cavescar
4h 5mRM 57–87Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane PEN - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Batu Cavestrain
3h 53mRM 112–307Car ferry, train, bus
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpurtrain
- Take the bus from Kl1821 Pasar Seni to Sl493 Nissanbus Bc2
6h 45mRM 64–68Drive 340.7 km
- Drive from George Town to Batu Cavescar 340.7 km
3h 51mRM 58–84
Penang to Batu Caves by car ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Batu Caves is to car ferry and train which costs RM 14 - RM 75 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Batu Caves is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs RM 150 - RM 240.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Penang Komtar and arriving at Sl493 Nissan via Kl1025 Masjid Wilayah Pintu Utama and Kl117 Bsn Lebuh Ampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Penang and Batu Caves is 316 km. The road distance is 340.7 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Batu Caves without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h 4m and costs RM 14 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Penang to Batu Caves, including transfers.
Penang to Batu Caves bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Penang Komtar station.
Penang to Batu Caves bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Hentian Duta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Batu Caves is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Penang to Batu Caves.
There are 8260+ hotels available in Batu Caves.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Batu Caves, Malaysia?
Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Hentian Duta hourly. Tickets cost RM 70–110 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–270
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–470
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from KL Sentral to Batu Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Penang Komtar to Hentian Duta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 70–110
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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