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Compare bus and flight for Kuala Lumpur to Penang
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kuala Lumpur to Penang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $18.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kuala Lumpur to Penang:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Penang take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
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How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Penang by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Penang is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
POH HAI TRAVEL9:30 PM5h02Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)2:32 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- POH HAI TRAVEL9:30 PM5h02Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)2:32 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AK61148:10 AM0h55Kuala Lumpur International Airport9:05 AMPenang$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- POH HAI TRAVEL10:15 PM5h08Kuala Lumpur, Terminal Bersepadu Gombak (TBG)3:23 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$121One-way0 transfers
KEJORA (TBS)11:59 PM4h46Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta4:45 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$151One-way0 transfers- KEJORA (TBS)9:00 PM4h46Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta1:46 AMGelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong$151One-way0 transfers
OD11629:30 PM1h00Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah10:30 PMPenang$521One-way0 transfers- OD21069:20 PM1h00Kuala Lumpur International Airport10:20 PMPenang$561One-way0 transfers
- OD11647:05 AM1h00Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah8:05 AMPenang$571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kuala Lumpur to Penang:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Penang take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 283 buses per day.
- Around 22 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kuala Lumpur and Penang as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and arrive in Penang.
- Buses mostly depart from Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) and arrive in Butterworth, Penang Sentral.
- Travel with Billion Stars, KKKL Sdn Bhd, ALYA XPRESS, SUASANA EDARAN EXPRESS, V KEJORA, Maraliner, Infobus, KPB Ekspress, SUASANA HOLIDAY, TRA EXPRESS, Jasmine Express, Pancaran Matahari, Super Nice, POH HAI TRAVEL, Inter Top (Pudu), AEROCITY, Ekspress Mutiara, Quick Liner Express, LEXOJAYA, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, KONSORTIUM, Alibaba Express, Sri Maju Group, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, Sanwa Express, Lucky Express, Intercity Coach, COSMIC EXPRESS, Kristal Qirana, Jadam Express, ELTABINA EXPRESS, GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY, ETIKA DELTA SDN BHD, EXPRESS KESATUAN, City Express, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, Golden Silk Holidays, Aerobus, Persada Travel and Tours (TBS), Mayang Sari to go to Penang by bus.
- Travel with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia to go to Penang by flight.
- 283 direct buses per day with Billion Stars, KKKL Sdn Bhd, ALYA XPRESS, SUASANA EDARAN EXPRESS, Maraliner, Infobus, KPB Ekspress, SUASANA HOLIDAY, TRA EXPRESS, Pancaran Matahari, Super Nice, POH HAI TRAVEL, Inter Top (Pudu), AEROCITY, Ekspress Mutiara, Quick Liner Express, LEXOJAYA, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, KONSORTIUM, Sri Maju Group, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, Lucky Express, Intercity Coach, COSMIC EXPRESS, Jadam Express, ELTABINA EXPRESS, ETIKA DELTA SDN BHD, EXPRESS KESATUAN, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, Golden Silk Holidays, Aerobus, Persada Travel and Tours (TBS), Mayang Sari.
- 19 direct flights per day with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia.
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