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There are regular ferry services for passengers and cars.
Passenger service ferries operate from 5.30am to 11.30pm daily. Passenger fare per way: 60sen and runs every 20minutes.
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These ferries operate from Butterworth Terminal to Penang's Weld Quay. From the Weld Quay, there are local buses to various destinations in Penang. Just make sure you hop onto the right bus. Alternatively, you can always take a ride on the trishaw to georgetown central if you're intending to stay in Georgetown. Travel time takes approximately 10 to 15minutes.
Car service ferries operate from 5.30am to 11.30pm daily. Fare per car from Butterworth to Penang : RM7.00 and passengers are charged at 60sen per person. Return from Penang to Butterworth is free. Travel time takes approximately 10 to 15minutes.
From Kuala Lumpur
Take the North-South Highway northwards. Travel time is approximately 5 1/2hours depending on traffic. Signs are clear for exit point from the Highway to Penang. The Penang Bridge toll is RM7.00 per entry into Penang. Returning trip from Penang to the mainland is free.
From North
Take the North-South Highway southbound. Signs are clear for exit point from the Highway to Penang. The Penang Bridge toll is RM7.00 per entry into Penang. Returning trip from Penang to the mainland is free.
Malaysia Airlines
Penang is easily accessible by air with daily flights from major capitals of the region. It has direct links with Singapore, Bangkok, Nagoya, Medan, Xiamen (China) and Madras, operated by Malaysia Airlines. The airline also operates more than 20 flights daily between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. For more information on time schedule and fares , log into www.malaysiaairlines.com
Air Asia
Air Asia, a low fare no frill airline also runs the KL- Penang route. For more information on time schedule and fares , log into www.airasia.com
JetStar
Jetstar asia flies daily from singapore to penang. For more information on time schedule and fares , log into www.jetstar.com
Tiger Airways
Tiger Airways flies daily from singapore to penang. For more information on time schedule and fares , log into www.tigerairways.com
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific has flights from Hong Kong to Penang. For more information on time schedule and fares , log into www.cathaypacific.com
FireFly
FireFly is malaysia airlines version of no frill airline and operates out of its hub in Penang. Firefly provides new and exclusive routes to Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Bharu and Langkawi in Malaysia, and to Phuket and Koh Samui in Thailand. For more information on time schedule and fares , log into www.fireflyz.com.my . For firefly passengers, there are free bus shuttles from the airport to Port Weld in Georgetown. The ticketing counter for buses are on the 2nd floor. Just present your boarding pass for a free ride into town
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The Penang International Airport is about 20 km from the city centre.
Taxis from the airport follow the coupon system by which fares between the airport and various destinations in Penang are fixed. Air-conditioned taxis and limousines charge higher fares. Beware of touts.
The Penang Yellow Bus Co. operates an hourly service between the Airport and Pengkalan Weld (Weld Quay) in the city between 6.00 am to 10.00 pm daily (Bus No. 83).
Malaysia Airlines (MAS)
Tel: +6 04-262 0011, 262 1403
Ground Floor, KOMTAR, Penang
Penang International Airport
Tel: +6 04-643 0811
The railway station is located at Butterworth on the mainland. From Butterworth, passengers can take the ferry service across to Penang . Please see above for ferries. The Ferry Terminal is connected to the Railway station by a series of covered walkways.
The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth takes approximately 6 hours. First and second class passengers travel in comfort in the air-conditioned coaches.Trains also have regular services to Alor Setar, Padang Besar, Haadyai and Bangkok from Butterworth. For more on time schedules please log onto www.ktmb.com.my
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad
Ferry Terminal, Pengkalan Weld
Tel: +6 04-261 0290
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad
Butterworth
Tel: +6 04-331 2796
Langkawi Ferry Services
Daily Departure |
PENANG to Langkawi |
LANGKAWI to Penang |
Fares per way (RM) |
Mondays - Sundays |
8.30AM , 8.45AM(via P.Payar) |
2.30PM(via P.Payar) , 5.30PM |
RM 35.00 (adult) RM 20.00 (child) RM 10.00 (infant) |
Please Note: Changes to fares and time schedules are at the discretion of the ferry operators. The time schedule and fares provided by journeymalaysia.com acts only as a guide. Please contact the operators for most updated information.
Fast Ferry Ventures Sdn Bhd
No.11, Lebuh Light, 10200 Penang
Penang Counter Tel: +6 04 262 0802 Fax: +6 04 262 0445
Langkawi Counter Tel: +6 04 966 3779 Fax: +6 04 967 2703
Langkawi Ferry Services
Daily Departures |
PENANG |
MEDAN |
Fares per way (RM) |
MONDAY - SATURDAY |
9.00AM , 9.30AM |
10.30AM , 11.00AM |
RM90.00 (adult) RM45.00 (child 3-12yrs) RM20.00 (infant below 3yrs) |
SUNDAY |
9.00AM |
10.30AM |
Please Note: Changes to fares and time schedules are at the discretion of the ferry operators. The time schedule and fares provided by journeymalaysia.com acts only as a guide. Please contact the operators for most updated information.
Fast Ferry Ventures Sdn Bhd
No.11, Lebuh Light, 10200 Penang
Penang Counter Tel: +6 04 262 0802 Fax: +6 04 262 0445
Accommodation and Packages to Penang and Surroundings
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