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How to get fromPenang to Kuala Lumpurby plane, bus, car ferry, train, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur by plane, bus, car ferry, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane PEN - SZB
    2h 24m
    RM 133–212

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    5h 19m
    RM 11–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Hentian Dutabus bus Penang Komtar
    4h 47m
    RM 65–100

  4. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kuala Lumpurtaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    RM 332–402

  5. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane PEN - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    2h 43m
    RM 98–248

  6. Bus via Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus Kl
    6h 29m
    RM 42–92

  7. Drive  352.4 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kuala Lumpurcar car 352.4 km
    3h 51m
    RM 139–201

  8. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kuala Lumpurtaxi taxi 352.4 km
    3h 51m
    RM 340–410

Penang to Kuala Lumpur by bus

Calendar161Weekly Buses
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

Malindo Airways and Firefly fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Hentian Duta hourly. Tickets cost RM 65–100 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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