How to get fromSetapak to Penangby train, plane, car ferry, bus, car, subway or tram

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

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Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport
best
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)KUL - PEN
3h 16m
RM 143–258
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Putra to ButterworthEts
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
6h 10m
RM 27–117
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworth
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
6h 53m
RM 40–57
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Setapak to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
3h 58m
RM 60–86
Subway to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Penang International Airport
1. Take the subway from Titiwangsa to Kwasa Damansara
2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)SZB - PEN
3h 49m
RM 135–306
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, tram
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)KUL - AOR
3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugor
5h 2m
RM 171–428
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bandar Sunway to Queensbay Mall
7h 17m
RM 63–73
Drive 352.1 km
1. Drive from Setapak to George Town352.1 km
3h 47m
RM 61–88

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

170Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

RM 83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.4 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Aeroline operates a bus from Bandar Sunway to Queensbay Mall twice daily. Tickets cost RM 60 and the journey takes 4h.

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George Town(opens in a new window), Malaysia(opens in a new window)

George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang and the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second highest contributor to the country's GDP. The city proper covers an area of 306 km2 and was home to a population of 794,313. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in George Town

George Town(Opens in a new window)

George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang, is located at the northeastern tip of Penang Island. It is Malaysia's second largest city, with 708,127 inhabitants, while its metropolitan area, Greater Penang, is the nation's second most populous conurbation with an estimated population of 2.5 million. The historical core of George Town has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.

Kek Lok Si(Opens in a new window)

The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang facing the sea and commanding an impressive view, and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. This entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890 to 1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the Abbot. The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 36.57 m tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.

Armenian Street(Opens in a new window)

Armenian Street is a narrow street within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the road has gained popularity in recent years for its rich cultural offerings and street art.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion(Opens in a new window)

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is located at Leith Street in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The mansion's indigo-blue outer wall makes it a very distinct building in the area.

Places to stay in George Town

Urban H Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Tropicana 218 X Airlevate Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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