Facts about the transport from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang
| Cheapest Transport | $11 |
| Fastest Transport | 9h 3m |
| Earliest Departure | 10:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:59 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 349 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Plusliner |
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang Destination Reviews
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Marie-lou Rgood driver and verry confortable car
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, taxi Standard 3pax, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, May 25, 2025
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Pierre PWritten as going to Georgetown, stops at the closed ferry
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Bus Express, Maraliner, Oct 27, 2024
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Esra BThere were no problems with purchasing the ticket online or receiving it from the attendant. However, at the gate (Gate 3 on July 9, 2024, at 12:15 PM), due to the inattentiveness of the girl at the door, I did not notice her and hurried to the gate with only 10 minutes left before the bus departure. She then shouted at me in a very rude and inappropriate manner, saying, “You can’t go anywhere without asking me.” I told her that se can’t talk to me like that and to correct her tone. However, she kept repeating what she said. I have never experienced such unprofessionalism and poor behavior in my life. Moreover, we had to load our own luggage onto the bus, which is extremely unprofessional. I was also very skeptical about the hygiene and cleanliness of the vehicle. The journey, which was supposed to take 5 hours, took 7.5 hours, resulting in a significant delay.
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Bus Express, Super Nice Express, Jul 10, 2024
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Niklas B2 hours initial delay and then another 1.5 hours on top of the 5 hours of the planned journey. So it took us 8.5 hours instead of 5. Seats were comfortable though.
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Jun 13, 2024
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Audrey FVery good. Trip from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, which took approximately 5 hours was smooth and comfortable. Temperature was ok. USB available for charging phone was available bit not working.
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Bus Express, KKKL Express, Jun 8, 2024
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Rina Rwe can choose seat in website but practically no seat choice, free seating.
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, May 23, 2024
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Emilia BFor this trip you’re gonna need a blanket, neck pillow, snacks, a cap, headphones and a good playlist.
It is true what the other reviews tell you. The bus driver seems very careless with his passengers. Luckily for us he was accompanied with a man who was closer to nice and spoke English.
The aircon is very cold and the bus smells of old cigarettes… BUT there are lots of leg room and the seats can transform to a semi bed.
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Feb 29, 2024
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Sebastian S3 hours late at pick up point. 7 hour drive instead of 5. So overall delay of 5 hours.
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Feb 8, 2024
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Jiaqi DBus delayed for 1.5 hours with no info provided, weren’t allowed on the next bus even though that arrived earlier than our bus.
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Jul 30, 2023
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Crystal The bus was 1 hour late, my seat was old three different times, so that caused a bit of confusion period ... Earlier reviews talked about having a tablet and massage seats karma but my bus had neither.. and my charging port did not work.. but it got me from point a to point b..
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Jul 13, 2023
TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Bus | Prisma Express | Express | 00:15 | 09:11 | $8.48 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari | Express | 01:45 | 10:41 | $8.39 | |
Bus | Alisan Golden Coach | SVIP | 02:30 | 11:26 | $9.02 | |
Bus | Jasmine Express | Express | 07:00 | 15:56 | $8.26 | |
Bus | Cosmic Express | Express | 07:25 | 16:21 | $10.04 | |
Bus | Jasmine Express | Express | 08:00 | 16:56 | $8.26 | |
Bus | Jasmine Express | Express | 08:30 | 17:26 | $8.26 | |
Bus | Transnasional | Executive 1X2 | 09:00 | 15:31 | $9.02 | |
Bus | Jasmine Express | Express | 09:29 | 18:25 | $8.26 | |
Bus | Maraliner | Express | 10:00 | 18:56 | $8.41 | |
Bus | Jasmine Express | Express | 10:25 | 19:21 | $8.26 | |
Bus | Maraliner | Express | 10:45 | 21:18 | $10.53 | |
Bus | Maraliner | Express | 11:15 | 20:11 | $8.41 | |
Bus | Prisma Express | Express | 11:45 | 20:41 | $10.04 | |
Bus | Jasmine Express | Express | 12:15 | 21:11 | $8.26 | |
Bus | Prisma Express | Express | 12:45 | 21:41 | $10.04 | |
Bus | Jasmine Express | Express | 13:15 | 22:11 | $8.26 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari | Express | 14:00 | 22:56 | $8.39 | |
Bus | Cosmic Express | Express | 14:35 | 23:31 | $10.04 | |
Bus | Progress Liner Express | Express | 15:00 | 23:56 | $10.26 |
Transportation from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang
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Buses$ 10.68
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How to get from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang?
When you want to get from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang, your choices are limited. There is only one option we offer for this route:
- Bus
How far is TBS Kuala Lumpur from Penang?
The overland distance from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang is 217 miles (349 km).
The flying distance is 181 miles (290 km).
How long does it take to get from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang?
The travel time from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang takes approximately 10 hours.
How much does it cost to get from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang?
To get from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang prepare to shell out about USD 10.68 for your ticket.
How many trips per day are there from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang?
Buses from Kuala Lumpur to Penang ride 5 times a day.
Useful tips for travel from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Penang
While bus is the only option we offer for this route, these simple tips and recommendations will help enhance your travel experience.
Buses
Things to remember before buying your bus ticket:- 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.
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