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Pulau Pinang (Penang) - getting there and away

By Ferry

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. 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.

By Road

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.

By Air

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.

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

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

By Rail

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

Ferry to Langkawi

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

Ferry to Medan, Indonesia

Langkawi Ferry Services

Daily Departures

PENANG

MEDAN

Fares per way (RM)

MONDAY - SATURDAY

9.00AM , 9.30AM

10.30AM , 11.00AM

RM90.00 (adult)