There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Kuala Krai by plane, train, bus, car ferry, taxi, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane PEN - KBR
- Take the train from Tumpat to Kraitrain
4h 3mRM 249–574Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Machangbus Penang Komtar - Machang
6h 53mRM 106–116Car ferry, taxi
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kraitaxi
4h 50mRM 502–652Drive 329.9 km
- Drive from George Town to Kuala Kraicar 329.9 km
4h 42mRM 130–188Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Kraitaxi 329.9 km
4h 42mRM 550–650
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Kuala Krai is to bus which costs RM 100 - RM 120 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Kuala Krai is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs RM 240 - RM 600.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Kuala Krai. However, there are services departing from Penang Komtar and arriving at Machang via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Penang and Kuala Krai is 355 km. The road distance is 329.9 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Kuala Krai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs RM 100 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Penang to Kuala Krai, including transfers.
Penang to Kuala Krai bus services, operated by Alibaba Express, depart from Penang Komtar station.
Penang to Kuala Krai bus services, operated by Alibaba Express, arrive at Machang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Kuala Krai is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Penang to Kuala Krai.
There are 26+ hotels available in Kuala Krai.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Kuala Krai, Malaysia?
Alibaba Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Machang once daily. Tickets cost RM 57 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–550
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Tumpat to Krai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 2–21
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 14–21
- Website
- Alibaba Express
Bus from Penang Komtar to Machang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 57
- Schedules at
- Alibaba 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 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
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