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How to get fromPenang to Penang Hillby bus, tram, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Penang Hill by bus, tram, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Line 204 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Komtar to Stesen Bukit Benderabus bus 204
    2. Take the tram from Penang Hill Railway Lower Station to Penang Hill Railway Upper Stationtram tram
    1h 5m
    RM 17–82

  2. Drive 8.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from George Town to Penang Hillcar car 8.9 km
    10 min
    RM 2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Penang Hilltaxi taxi 8.9 km
    10 min
    RM 23–28

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from George Town to Penang Hillwalk walk 10.7 km
    2h 8m

  5. Line 201 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Komtar to Pejabat Pos Ayer Itambus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Penang Hill Railway Lower Station to Penang Hill Railway Upper Stationtram tram
    1h 7m
    RM 17–82

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  • Distance: 12.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Penang Hill, Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Penang Hill. However, you can take the line 204 bus to Stesen Bukit Bendera, walk to Penang Hill Railway Lower Station, then take the vehicle to Penang Hill Railway Upper Station. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Penang Hill.

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