What is the cheapest way to get from Kempas to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Kempas to Penang is to bus and car ferry which costs RM 90 - RM 140 and takes 18h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kempas to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Kempas to Penang is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs RM 210 - RM 440.

How far is it from Kempas to Penang?

The distance between Kempas and Penang is 573 km. The road distance is 671.2 km.

How do I travel from Kempas to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Kempas to Penang without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 10h 7m and costs RM 85 - RM 220.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Kempas to Penang, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kempas to Penang?

The best way to get from Kempas to Penang is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs RM 210 - RM 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 95 - RM 220 and takes 10h 40m.

Can I drive from Kempas to Penang?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempas to Penang is 671 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Kempas to Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Penang.

Kempas to Penang - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Kempas to Penang by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane JHB - PEN
1h 27m
RM 213–431
Bus, train, car ferry via JB Larkin Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain Ets
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
10h 19m
RM 71–193
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Taman Ungku Tun Aminah to TBS Kuala Lumpurbus
2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain Ets
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
10h 7m
RM 85–211
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kempas to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 20m
RM 110–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus Larkin Bus Terminal
10h 40m
RM 96–211
Bus, train, car ferry via Sepang
1. Take the bus from Jalan Tun Aminah to KL International Airport 1bus
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain Ets
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
10h 55m
RM 114–258
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kulai Bus Terminal to Butterworthbus Kulai Bus Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
18h 48m
RM 92–138
Drive 671.2 km
1. Drive from Kempas to George Towncar 671.2 km
7h 9m
RM 110–159

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

65Weekly Planes

2h 2mAverage Duration

RM 131Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kempas to Penang.

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Distance: 572.7 km
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Kempas, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and two other airlines 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 85–190 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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