Kuala Lumpur to George Town by train, bus, flight, taxi from MYR 145

Kuala Lumpur to George Town Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 4pax	Any time	+3h 49m	€291.82
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Standard 3pax	Any time	+4h 44m	€133.58
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 4pax	Any time	+4h 44m	€341.17
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+4h 44m	€258.64
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Standard 3pax	Any time	+3h 49m	€170.16
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+3h 49m	€291.82

Transportation from Kuala Lumpur to George Town

Facts about the transport from Kuala Lumpur to George Town

Cheapest Transport	€8
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	1:45 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	87
Distance	851 kilometers
Transport Companies	Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Columbia Leisure, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Dusky Leaf Adventure, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, FQD Travel, Inter Top Express, Intercity Coach, Kesatuan Express, Khaimal Travel and Tours, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mayang Sari, Plusliner, THS Transportation, ZMT Enterprise

Popular Routes

How to get from Kuala Lumpur to George Town

When you want to get from Kuala Lumpur to George Town, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 339.30. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as EUR 29.13.

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

The cost of the trip from Kuala Lumpur to George Town varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Batik Air Malaysia: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as EUR 29.13 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 339.30.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Kuala Lumpur to George Town:

Bus tickets - EUR 7.04 to EUR 10.66;
Train tickets - EUR 15.88 to EUR 21.51;
Plane tickets - EUR 29.15 to EUR 271.64;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 150.80 to EUR 339.40.

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to George Town depart during the day - there are approximately 52 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Kuala Lumpur to George Town any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to George Town. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is EUR 29.15.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to George Town

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Buses

Taking a bus from Kuala Lumpur to George Town is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to George Town. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 150.80.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Kuala Lumpur to George Town

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Kuala Lumpur to George Town? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

51% users took a plane.
26% users enjoyed a train ride.
23% decided to catch a taxi.

Kuala Lumpur to George Town