Selangor to Penang

Selangor to Penang

Selangor
Penang
Thu, May 23
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Selangor to Penang Schedule

Selangor to Penang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firefly Economy #FY142406:50 - 07:50MYR 281.67
AirAsia Economy #AK614408:10 - 09:10MYR 138.35
Cosmic Express Express 10:40 - 15:58MYR 55
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH540813:05 - 14:10MYR 395.57
KPB Express VIP 24 15:15 - 20:48MYR 49.50
AirAsia Economy #AK613817:10 - 18:10MYR 138.35
AirAsia Economy #AK613219:10 - 20:10MYR 138.35
Trans MVS Express Express 20:45 - 02:01MYR 55
Cosmic Express Express 22:40 - 03:58MYR 55

Transportation from Selangor to Penang

Facts about the transport from Selangor to Penang

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure6:40 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day42
Distance314 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBillion Stars Express, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Mara Liner, Prisma Express, Super Nice Express

How to get from Selangor to Penang

Travelling between Selangor 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 84.64 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 7.74.

How long does it take to get from Selangor to Penang?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 hours to travel between Selangor and Penang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Selangor and Penang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 11m to reach Penang.

How much does it cost to get from Selangor to Penang?

Travelling between Selangor and Penang can be as cheap as USD 7.74 if you opt for a Billion Stars Express bus and as expensive as USD 84.64 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 Selangor and Penang ?

  • 33 from Selangor to Penang starting from 08:00 Klang Sentral until 23:30 Shah Alam
  • 9 from Selangor to Penang starting from 06:40 Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah until 20:50 Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Selangor 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 Selangor to Penang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 50.35.

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 Selangor and Penang

Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Selangor 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 Selangor and Penang

Billion Stars Express, Mara Liner, Prisma Express, Super Nice 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 Selangor to Penang?

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

  • 72% opted for a bus
  • 21% took a train
  • 7% decided to fly