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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 $8. 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 $8, and a flight costs an average of $15.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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.
- BILLION STARS9:45 AM4h46Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta2:31 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILLION STARS9:45 AM4h46Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta2:31 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AK614210:40 AM0h55Kuala Lumpur International Airport11:35 AMPenang$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
- BILLION STARS8:45 AM4h46Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta1:31 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral$131One-way0 transfers
- BILLION STARS9:00 AM4h59Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)1:59 PMGelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong$151One-way0 transfers
- BILLION STARS8:00 AM4h59Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)12:59 PMGelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong$151One-way0 transfers
OD210412:25 PM1h00Kuala Lumpur International Airport1:25 PMPenang$481One-way0 transfers- AK61189:50 AM0h55Kuala Lumpur International Airport10:45 AMPenang$571One-way0 transfers
- AK61448:35 AM0h55Kuala Lumpur International Airport9:30 AMPenang$571One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Penang
Travel to Penang easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kuala Lumpur to Penang.
This is compared to other travel options from Kuala Lumpur to Penang:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Penang take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
- Around 290 buses per day.
- Around 25 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 AirAsia, Malindo Air to go to Penang by flight.
- Travel with Billion Stars, ALYA XPRESS, KKKL Sdn Bhd, SUASANA EDARAN EXPRESS, V KEJORA, Infobus, Maraliner, KPB Ekspress, TRA EXPRESS, Super Nice, Pancaran Matahari, SUASANA HOLIDAY, Jasmine Express, AEROCITY, Inter Top (Pudu), Quick Liner Express, KONSORTIUM, LEXOJAYA, Sri Maju Group, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, POH HAI TRAVEL, Lucky Express, Intercity Coach, COSMIC EXPRESS, Ekspress Mutiara, 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.
- 22 direct flights per day with Malindo Air.
- 290 direct buses per day with Billion Stars, ALYA XPRESS, KKKL Sdn Bhd, SUASANA EDARAN EXPRESS, V KEJORA, Infobus, Maraliner, KPB Ekspress, TRA EXPRESS, Super Nice, Pancaran Matahari, SUASANA HOLIDAY, Jasmine Express, AEROCITY, Inter Top (Pudu), Quick Liner Express, KONSORTIUM, LEXOJAYA, Sri Maju Group, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, POH HAI TRAVEL, Lucky Express, Intercity Coach, COSMIC EXPRESS, Ekspress Mutiara, 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.
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