Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Penang

Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Penang

Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Penang
Fri, May 17
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Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Penang Schedule

Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Penang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
AirAsia Economy #AK614207:55 - 09:00MYR 140.82
Malindo Air Economy #OD210208:30 - 09:30MYR 235.07
AirAsia Economy #AK611610:05 - 11:10MYR 63.77
Malindo Air Economy #OD210413:35 - 14:35MYR 434.78
Malindo Air Economy #OD210814:40 - 15:40MYR 217.29
Malindo Air Economy #OD211116:35 - 17:35MYR 434.78
AirAsia Economy #AK613018:25 - 19:25MYR 182.43
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH116621:05 - 22:05MYR 254.13
Suasana Edaran Express Express 23:00 - 03:48MYR 44

Transportation from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Penang

Facts about the transport from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Penang

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure7:50 早上
Latest Departure11:35 晚上
Departures per day21
Distance240 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Suasana Edaran Express

How to get from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Penang

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 68.60 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 9.28.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kuala Lumpur Sentral and Penang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 48m to reach Penang.

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

Travelling between Kuala Lumpur Sentral and Penang can be as cheap as USD 9.28 if you opt for a Suasana Edaran Express bus and as expensive as USD 68.60 if you buy a Malaysia Airlines flight 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 Sentral and Penang ?

  • 16 from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Penang starting from 07:50 Kuala Lumpur Airport until 23:35 Kuala Lumpur Airport
  • 5 from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Penang starting from 08:45 KL Sentral until 23:00 KL Sentral

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

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 Sentral to Penang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 22.37.

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 Sentral and Penang

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air

Bus

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Penang 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 Sentral and Penang

Suasana Edaran Express

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 Sentral to Penang?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 74% took a train
  • 26% opted for a bus