How to get to George Town from Kuala Lumpur

Mon, 28 Sept
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Malaysia Airlines
Mayang Sari Express
Suasana Holiday Express
Billion Stars
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Malaysia Airlines
Mayang Sari Express
Suasana Holiday Express
Billion Stars
LEXOJAYA SDN BHD
1,000+ more
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Compare coach and flight for Kuala Lumpur to George Town

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kuala Lumpur to George Town among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of 12Rp For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 12Rp, while a flight costs an average of 47Rp.

Distance: 294 km

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Flight
Coach
Driving

47Rp

Average Price

12Rp

Average Price

Cheapest

23Rp

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 2m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 32m

Average total duration

5h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 20m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

AirAsia

Most popular airline

Billion Stars

Most popular bus company

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It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kuala Lumpur and George Town including taking a coach and flight.

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from Kuala Lumpur to George Town

How to get to George Town from Kuala Lumpur by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Kuala Lumpur to George Town is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Billion Stars
    7:00 PM5h02
    Kuala Lumpur
    12:02 AMGeorge Town
    9 Rp1One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Billion Stars
    7:00 PM5h02
    Kuala Lumpur
    12:02 AMGeorge Town
    9 Rp1One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Alibaba Express
    1:00 AM4h46
    Kuala Lumpur
    5:46 AMGeorge Town
    9 Rp1One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Billion Stars
    8:30 AM4h46
    Kuala Lumpur
    1:16 PMGeorge Town
    10 Rp1One-way
    0 changes
  • Billion Stars
    6:30 AM5h02
    Kuala Lumpur
    11:32 AMGeorge Town
    10 Rp1One-way
    0 changes
  • Jasmine Express
    5:15 AM5h02
    Kuala Lumpur
    10:17 AMGeorge Town
    10 Rp1One-way
    0 changes

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