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Compare bus and flight for Kuala Lumpur to Penang
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a flight costs an average of €53.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€53 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m 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 €42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Penang take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
You'll arrive about 3h 2m sooner (1h 7m by flight vs 4h 9m by car). Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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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.
AURA DAQIRA EKPRESS9:00 PM5h02Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)2:02 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral€91One-way0 transfers
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- AURA DAQIRA EKPRESS9:00 PM5h02Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)2:02 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AK61147:40 AM0h55Kuala Lumpur International Airport8:35 AMPenang€381One-way0 transfers
Other options
QUICK LINER EXPRESS2:00 AM5h02Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)7:02 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral€101One-way0 transfers- AURA DAQIRA EKPRESS8:15 PM5h08Kuala Lumpur, Terminal Bersepadu Gombak (TBG)1:23 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral€101One-way0 transfers
- BILLION STARS8:30 AM4h46Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta1:16 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral€121One-way0 transfers
OD11629:40 PM1h00Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah10:40 PMPenang€381One-way0 transfers- AK61161:25 PM1h00Kuala Lumpur International Airport2:25 PMPenang€381One-way0 transfers
- AK61246:40 AM1h00Kuala Lumpur International Airport7:40 AMPenang€381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kuala Lumpur to Penang:
A bus is €42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Penang take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 269 buses per day.
- Around 16 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 Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, AirAsia, CitizenPlane to go to Penang by flight.
- Travel with Billion Stars, KKKL Sdn Bhd, GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY, Intercity Coach, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, TRA EXPRESS, LA Holidays, V KEJORA, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, ETIKA DELTA SDN BHD, COSMIC SINGAPORE, Naik Selalu Ekspress, Pancaran Matahari, Alisan Golden Coach Express, POH HAI TRAVEL, Sri Maju Group, TRANS MVS EXPRESS (IVY HOLIDAYS), Ekspress Mutiara, Infobus, AEROCITY, Starmart Express, Super Nice, SUASANA EDARAN EXPRESS, Maraliner, SUASANA HOLIDAY, KONSORTIUM, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS, EXPRESS KESATUAN, COSMIC EXPRESS, Kejora (TBS), Alibaba Express, Lucky Express, Kristal Qirana, LEXOJAYA, Jadam Express, Inter Top (Pudu), Aerobus, Kejora Mashyur (KL), Jasmine Express, Sanwa Express, Mayang Sari, ALYA XPRESS, Progress Liner Express, Quick Liner Express, KPB Ekspress to go to Penang by bus.
- 15 direct flights per day with Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, AirAsia, CitizenPlane.
- 269 direct buses per day with Billion Stars, KKKL Sdn Bhd, GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY, Intercity Coach, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, TRA EXPRESS, LA Holidays, V KEJORA, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, ETIKA DELTA SDN BHD, COSMIC SINGAPORE, Naik Selalu Ekspress, Pancaran Matahari, Alisan Golden Coach Express, POH HAI TRAVEL, Sri Maju Group, TRANS MVS EXPRESS (IVY HOLIDAYS), Ekspress Mutiara, Infobus, AEROCITY, Starmart Express, Super Nice, SUASANA EDARAN EXPRESS, Maraliner, SUASANA HOLIDAY, KONSORTIUM, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS, EXPRESS KESATUAN, COSMIC EXPRESS, Kejora (TBS), Alibaba Express, Lucky Express, Kristal Qirana, LEXOJAYA, Jadam Express, Inter Top (Pudu), Aerobus, Kejora Mashyur (KL), Jasmine Express, Sanwa Express, Mayang Sari, ALYA XPRESS, Progress Liner Express, Quick Liner Express, KPB Ekspress.
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