Kuala Lumpur to George Town

Kuala Lumpur to George Town

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Kuala Lumpur to George Town Schedule

Kuala Lumpur to George Town Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Asian Overland Services Van 6pax Any timeMYR 1,437.50
AirAsia Economy #AK614406:35 - 07:40MYR 106.24
Thai Lion Air Economy #OD210208:30 - 09:30MYR 91.24
AirAsia Economy #AK611610:05 - 11:10MYR 172.91
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH114813:50 - 14:50MYR 566.15
AirAsia Economy #AK612615:05 - 16:05MYR 270.15
AirAsia Economy #AK613817:35 - 18:40MYR 140.95
AirAsia Economy #AK613018:25 - 19:25MYR 252.57
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH116620:55 - 21:55MYR 283.07
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH119423:35 - 00:35MYR 150.12

Transportation from Kuala Lumpur to George Town

Facts about the transport from Kuala Lumpur to George Town

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure7:50 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day21
Distance250 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Asian Overland Services, Billion Stars Express, Daytrip, KKKL Express, KPB Express, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air

How to get from Kuala Lumpur to George Town

Travelling between Kuala Lumpur and George Town is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 373.00 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 33.64.

How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to George Town?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Kuala Lumpur and George Town depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kuala Lumpur and George Town. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 5h to reach George Town.

How much does it cost to get from Kuala Lumpur to George Town?

Travelling between Kuala Lumpur and George Town can be as cheap as USD 33.64 if you opt for a AirAsia flight and as expensive as USD 373.00 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kuala Lumpur and George Town ?

  • 13 from Kuala Lumpur to George Town starting from 07:50 Kuala Lumpur Airport until 23:20 Kuala Lumpur Airport
  • 8 from Kuala Lumpur to George Town starting from 00:00 Kuala Lumpur Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Kuala Lumpur Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kuala Lumpur to George Town.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kuala Lumpur to George Town, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 33.59.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kuala Lumpur and George Town

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air

Bus

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to George Town overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kuala Lumpur and George Town

Billion Stars Express, KKKL Express, KPB Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Kuala Lumpur and George Town

Asian Overland Services, Daytrip

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kuala Lumpur to George Town?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% bought a taxi ride