There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane PEN - SZB
2h 24mRM 135–211Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
5h 19mRM 11–52Bus
- Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Hentian Dutabus Penang Komtar
4h 47mRM 70–100Car 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 Kuala Lumpurcar
4h 4mRM 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 Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
2h 58mRM 104–282Bus via Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus Kl
6h 29mRM 42–92Drive 352.4 km
- Drive from George Town to Kuala Lumpurcar 352.4 km
3h 51mRM 60–87
Penang to Kuala Lumpur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is to car ferry and train which costs RM 10 - RM 55 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs RM 130 - RM 220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penang Komtar and arriving at Hentian Duta. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Penang and Kuala Lumpur is 303 km. The road distance is 352.4 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs RM 70 - RM 100.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur, including transfers.
Penang to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Penang Komtar station.
The best way to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs RM 130 - RM 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 70 - RM 100 and takes 4h 47m.
Penang to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Hentian Duta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Kuala Lumpur is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Penang to Kuala Lumpur.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
Firefly and Malindo Airways fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Hentian Duta hourly. Tickets cost RM 70–100 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 140–370
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 140–370
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–450
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 110–330
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–370
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 140–370
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–450
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 110–330
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–210
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–210
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–210
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–210
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–210
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Kuala Namu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 200–390
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–50
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 9–14
- Express
- RM 30–50
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- customerenquiry@kliaekspres.com
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- billionstarsexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Penang Komtar to Hentian Duta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 70–100
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- enquiry@kkkl.com.my
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–90
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–140
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
- Book at
- Supernice Grassland
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- Plus Liner
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 55
- Website
- Plus Liner
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- 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
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