Results from Penang to Kuala Lumpur on Friday, 25 September 2026

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

How far is Penang from Kuala Lumpur?

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

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

It takes about 1 hour to get from Penang to Kuala Lumpur 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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur?

There are four domestic airlines flying the route Penang to Kuala Lumpur, 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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur depart?

Flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur depart from Penang Airport (PEN).

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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur arrive?

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

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

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

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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur depart?

Most buses from Penang to Kuala Lumpur depart from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal located in 36 Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Kampung Dua Bukit, Gelugor, Penang and Komtar Bus Terminal located in Jln Penang, George Town, Penang.

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 Penang to Kuala Lumpur arrive?

Most buses from Penang to Kuala Lumpur arrive at 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.