Results from Kuala Lumpur to Penang on Monday, 23 March 2026

There are two ways to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Penang: by plane and by bus.

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Penang?

The travel distance between Kuala Lumpur and Penang is 293 km. There are two options to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Penang: taking a flight or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

It takes about 1 hour to get from Kuala Lumpur to Penang by plane and 3-6 hours by bus.

The plane usually departs and arrives on time. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

What types of airlines operate the route Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

There are four domestic airlines flying the route Kuala Lumpur to Penang, two full-service carriers: Malaysia Airlines (MH) and Batik Air Malaysia (OD), and two low-cost carriers: Firefly (FY) and AirAsia (AK).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Malaysia.

Where do flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang depart?

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang depart from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).

Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.

Where do flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang arrive?

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang arrive at Penang Airport (PEN).

What types of buses operate the route Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

There are three bus companies running the route Kuala Lumpur to Penang.

Billion Stars operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

KKKL Express operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Plusliner operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Malaysia.

Where do buses from Kuala Lumpur to Penang depart?

Most buses from Kuala Lumpur to Penang depart from Bersepadu Selatan Bus Terminal located in Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kuala Lumpur; Hentian Duta Bus Terminal located in Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur and KL Sentral Bus Terminal located in Kuala Lumpur.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Kuala Lumpur to Penang arrive?

Most buses from Kuala Lumpur to Penang arrive at Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal located in 36 Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Kampung Dua Bukit, Gelugor, Penang.