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

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There are 9 ways to get from JB Sentral to Penang by plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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)planeJHB - PEN
    3h
    RM 168–328

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai NibongbusLarkin Bus Terminal
    11h 39m
    RM 47–115

  3. Bus, train, car ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to ButterworthtrainEts
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    11h 17m
    RM 59–185

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Bus Terminal Segamatbus
    2. Take the train from Segamat to ButterworthtrainEts
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    13h 1m
    RM 52–197

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from JB Sentral to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    7h 24m
    RM 117–169

  6. Fly from Seletar Airport

    1. Fly from Seletar Airport (XSP) to Penang International Airport (PEN)planeXSP - PEN
    4h 54m
    RM 405–1,222

  7. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)planeSIN - PEN
    4h 59m
    RM 250–675

  8. Bus via (M1) The Summit

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Bukit MertajambusLarkin Bus Terminal
    12h 7m
    RM 83–106

  9. Drive 682.1 km

    1. Drive from JB Sentral to George Towncar682.1 km
    7h 12m
    RM 118–170

JB Sentral to Penang by bus

Calendar84Weekly Buses
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
TicketRM 47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between JB Sentral, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and two other airlines fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 45–95 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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