Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Penang to Kuala Lumpur

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Penang to Kuala Lumpur Schedule

Penang to Kuala Lumpur Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Billion Stars Express Express 00:30 - 05:31MYR 46.20
KTM ETS Platinum 05:15 - 09:29MYR 95.20
Billion Stars Express VIP 07:00 - 12:02MYR 38.12
Super Nice Express Express 08:45 - 13:47MYR 46.20
Billion Stars Express VIP 10:00 - 15:08MYR 43.90
Billion Stars Express VIP 13:30 - 18:24MYR 40.43
AirAsia Economy #AK613114:20 - 15:20MYR 101.32
KKKL Express Express 17:30 - 02:33MYR 45.05
KPB Express Express 19:15 - 00:18MYR 40.43
Billion Stars Express VIP 21:00 - 02:01MYR 40.43
Super Nice Express Express 22:15 - 03:18MYR 40.43

Transportation from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Facts about the transport from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure12:15 午前
Latest Departure11:59 午後
Departures per day301
Distance453 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAerobus, AirAsia, Billion Stars Express, Daytrip, Intercity Coach, KKKL Express, KPB Express, Malindo Air, Mara Liner, Mayang Sari, MYAirline, Persada Taiping, Sri Maju Group, Super Nice Express

Penang to Kuala Lumpur Destination Reviews

SD
Later, spend almost 5 hours more... staff terrible and wanted we walked 20 min far from to take the bus in other place.
Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Feb 7, 2024
BD
Arrived 15 mins late which is fine but arrived 2.5 hours late, had a flight booked and should have arrived 3 hours before but we only just got in with minutes to spare for check in
Bus Express, Super Nice Express, Dec 1, 2023
AH
The bus came 20 minutes later, so we arrived 1 hour later in Kuala Lumpur due to traffic. The bus was comfortable and the bus driver was friendly.
Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Oct 25, 2023
MF
Staff to check in not friendly Bus started 40 minutes later. Not allowed to have a drink in the bus for 5 hours Arrived in the end at 1900 so it took 7 hours communication on board war terrible
Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Oct 9, 2023
NM
The bus arrived 3 hours late. Only about 30 mins of this could be attributed to traffic. The rest is due to leaving 40 mins after the advertised time (despite the bus being there 10 mins after it, we sat for 30 mins with nobody new getting on) and terrible estimation from the company. The bus makes a lot of stops that mean it has to drive out of the way which is completely understandable for a bus but it needs to be included when estimating the arrival time. Spending 8 hours on the bus when we were expecting 5 was very frustrating. The second issue was the stops. In the 8 hours on the bus, the only opportunities to get food were stops at bus stations (which often don't have much to offer). Excluding all of the above, the seats were at least relatively comfortable.
Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Aug 19, 2023
MS
Everything worked fine, bus was on time, seats were comfortable and we arrived without problems in KL. The only thing is that they pick up other people in different locations so we started one hour late so we arrived as well one hour late. But besides that everything went smooth
Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Jul 28, 2023
KR
Good except half the bus had a broken seat so you can’t lift up your feet. Get someone to fix it. And the trip took an hour and a half extra than it said it would take online when I bought the ticket.
Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Jul 25, 2023
KB
It was nearly 2 hours late. Bus driver burped all the time and made noises, one time came in with a cigarette in the bus. Drove while honking all the time. But he was friendly
Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Jun 30, 2023
LR
Driver very rude, the bus arrived 3 Hours later. He stops at the Station without saying anything and we hat to descend the bus the Next Station 45 Minutes far away from the other drop off Point.
Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, May 4, 2023
M
Took 8 hours instead of 4 but there was a lot of traffic. One stop for toilet in a hole in the ground which was unpleasant. But all in all very comfortable.
Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Apr 26, 2023
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How to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 398.38 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 7.37.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 hours to travel between Penang and Kuala Lumpur depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 3m to reach Kuala Lumpur.

How much does it cost to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur?

Travelling between Penang and Kuala Lumpur can be as cheap as USD 7.37 if you opt for a Billion Stars Express bus and as expensive as USD 398.38 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 Penang and Kuala Lumpur ?

  • 283 from Penang to Kuala Lumpur starting from 00:15 Butterworth until 23:59 Butterworth
  • 12 from Penang to Kuala Lumpur starting from 06:20 Penang International Airport until 23:30 Penang International Airport
  • 6 from Penang to Kuala Lumpur starting from 00:00 Butterworth Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Butterworth Hotel Transfer

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

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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 20.19.

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 Penang and Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia, Malindo Air, MYAirline

Bus

Travelling from Penang to Kuala Lumpur 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 Penang and Kuala Lumpur

Aerobus, Billion Stars Express, Intercity Coach, KKKL Express, KPB Express, Mara Liner, Mayang Sari, Persada Taiping, Sri Maju Group, Super Nice 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 Penang and Kuala Lumpur

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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 82% opted for a bus
  • 11% decided to fly
  • 7% took a train