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Compare coach and flight for Kuala Lumpur to George Town
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 €12 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 €12, while a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 294 km
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€12 Average Price Cheapest | €50 Average Price | €23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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How to get to George Town from Kuala Lumpur by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kuala Lumpur to George Town is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AK61148:05 AM 1h00 Kuala Lumpur International Airport 9:05 AM Penang €29 1 One-way 0 changes
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AK61148:05 AM 1h00 Kuala Lumpur International Airport 9:05 AM Penang €29 1 One-way 0 changes
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AK61148:05 AM 1h00 Kuala Lumpur International Airport 9:05 AM Penang €29 1 One-way 0 changes
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AK61246:40 AM 1h05 Kuala Lumpur International Airport 7:45 AM Penang €29 1 One-way 0 changes
AK614210:40 AM 1h00 Kuala Lumpur International Airport 11:40 AM Penang €32 1 One-way 0 changes
AK612611:25 AM 1h05 Kuala Lumpur International Airport 12:30 PM Penang €32 1 One-way 0 changes
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