Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral

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Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral Schedule

Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Billion Stars Express VIP 01:00 - 05:54MYR 46.20
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH113307:45 - 08:45MYR 152.90
Billion Stars Express VIP 08:30 - 13:24MYR 51.98
Billion Stars Express VIP 11:30 - 16:25MYR 44
MYAirline Economy #Z9780212:55 - 14:10MYR 126.58
Billion Stars Express VIP 15:30 - 20:25MYR 46.20
AirAsia Economy #AK613916:05 - 17:10MYR 141.40
Aerobus Express 19:30 - 02:15MYR 46.20
KPB Express VIP 24 20:30 - 01:25MYR 40.43
KKKL Express Express 23:45 - 08:36MYR 45.05

Transportation from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Facts about the transport from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure12:30 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day44
Distance251 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Billion Stars Express, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air

How to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Travelling between Penang and Kuala Lumpur Sentral 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 268.25 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.81.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Penang and Kuala Lumpur Sentral depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Penang and Kuala Lumpur Sentral. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 1m to reach Kuala Lumpur Sentral.

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

Travelling between Penang and Kuala Lumpur Sentral can be as cheap as USD 13.81 if you opt for a Billion Stars Express bus and as expensive as USD 268.25 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 Penang and Kuala Lumpur Sentral ?

  • 27 from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral starting from 00:30 Sungai Nibong until 23:59 Sungai Nibong
  • 17 from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral starting from 06:00 Penang International Airport until 21:20 Penang International Airport

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

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 Sentral, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 56.10.

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 Sentral

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air

Bus

Travelling from Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral 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 Sentral

Billion Stars 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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur Sentral?

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

  • 89% opted for a bus
  • 7% decided to fly
  • 4% took a train