How to get fromPenang to Batu Cavesby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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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
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane PEN - SZB
2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Cavestrain
3h 20m
RM 157–254
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Putratrain Ets
5h 38m
RM 14–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Hentian Dutabus Penang Komtar
7h 9m
RM 79–120
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Batu Cavescar
4h 5m
RM 57–87
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane PEN - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Batu Cavestrain
3h 53m
RM 119–308
Bus via Terminal Bas Ekpress Sg Nibong
1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus Kl
8h 17m
RM 48–111
Drive 340.7 km
1. Drive from George Town to Batu Cavescar 340.7 km
3h 51m
RM 58–84

Penang to Batu Caves by bus and foot

70Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

RM 79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.2 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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 75–110 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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