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How to get fromJB Sentral to George Townby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from JB Sentral to George Town by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - PEN
    4h 10m
    RM 211–426

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 8m
    RM 20–112

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus bus Tbs
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 9m
    RM 115–221

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from JB Sentral to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 27m
    RM 114–164

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SIN - PEN
    5h 53m
    RM 262–729

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    11h 42m
    RM 89–217

  7. Drive 682 km

    1. Drive from JB Sentral to George Towncar car 682 km
    7h 17m
    RM 115–165

JB Sentral to George Town by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between JB Sentral, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 85–210 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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