Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral by bus, train, flight, taxi from MYR 45

How to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral

When you want to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 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 Bus 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 USD 513.27. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 10.88.

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

The cost of the trip from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Poh Hai Travel: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 10.88 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 USD 513.27.

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

Bus tickets - USD 11.00 to USD 16.62;
Train tickets - USD 14.66 to USD 22.24;
Plane tickets - USD 33.97 to USD 87.01;
taxi+Train price: USD 61.10. From Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral starting from 07:50 Butterworth until 07:50 Butterworth

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 183.31 to USD 513.27.

How many trips per day are there between Penang and Kuala Lumpur Sentral?

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

Buses start plying the route from 00:15 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:59. There are 285 available bus trips every day.
Flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral depart during the day - there are approximately 39 departures a day.
1 by taxi+Train from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral starting from 07:50 Butterworth until 07:50 Butterworth
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral 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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral. 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 USD 33.97.

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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral 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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral. 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 USD 183.31.

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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral? 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:

68% users took a plane.
31% decided to go for a bus.
1% Other

Transportation from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Facts about the transport from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Cheapest Transport	$11
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	12:15 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	366
Distance	447 kilometers
Transport Companies	AeroCity, AeroCity Express, AirAsia, AirAsia X, Alya Xpress, Alya Xpress, Batik Air Malaysia, Billion Stars Express, Billion Stars Express, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, DTY Holidays, Ekspres Mutiara, Firefly, FQD Travel, Golden Silk Holiday, Golden Silk Holidays, Intercity Coach, Ivy MVS Express, Jasmine Express, Jasmine Express, Kesatuan Express, Khaimal Travel and Tours, KKKL Express, KPB Ekspress, KPB Express, Lexojaya Express, Malaysia Airlines, Mara Liner, Maraliner, Mayang Sari, Mayang Sari Express, Pancaran Matahari, Pancaran Matahari, Permata Utara, Permata Utara, Persada Travel, Persada Travel, Poh Hai Travel, Quick Liner Express, Quick Liner Express, Sin Pen Travel, Sri Maju Group, Sri Maju Group, Suasana Edaran, Super Nice Express, Super Nice Express, THS Transportation, Tra Express, Tra Xpress, Trans MVS Express, Turkish Airlines, ZMT Enterprise

Popular Routes

Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral