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Buses from Kuala Lumpur to PENANG

🚌 To travel from Kuala Lumpur to Penang by bus, you will need to transfer at Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey typically takes around 6 hours and 32 minutes, including transfers. 💸 Prices for the bus tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Penang range from $5 to $35, making it an economical choice for those looking to explore Malaysia by road.

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  • There is no direct bus from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. You would need to take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan in Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in Penang. From there, you would need to transfer to another bus that will take you to Lebuh Carnavon in Penang. The total journey, including transfers, typically takes around 6 hours and 32 minutes.
  • You can catch the bus from Kuala Lumpur to Penang at the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station. This station is a major transportation hub in Kuala Lumpur and serves as a departure point for various bus operators, including KKKL Express, which offers services to Penang.
  • The bus from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, operated by KKKL Express, arrives at Sungai Nibong station in Penang. Sungai Nibong station is a central transportation hub in Penang, conveniently located for travelers looking to explore the island.
  • The cost of a bus ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Penang can vary between $5 and $35, depending on the bus company, the type of service, and the time of booking. Budget buses may offer lower fares, while luxury services with amenities like Wi-Fi or reclining seats might be on the higher end of the price range.
  • There are multiple bus services operated by KKKL Express that connect Kuala Lumpur and Penang. These services depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan in Kuala Lumpur and arrive at Sungai Nibong in Penang, with a transfer in between that takes approximately 6 hours and 32 minutes. Additionally, another route from Kuala Lumpur to George Town, Penang, involves a bus transfer in sub-steps such as taking the bus towards SJ629 Taman Perindustrian USJ1 and then transferring to a bus towards Queensbay Mall, with a total journey time of around 5 hours and 48 minutes covering a distance of 394 km.
  • The Kuala Lumpur to Penang buses are typically more crowded during weekends, public holidays, and peak travel seasons such as school holidays or festive periods.
  • The first bus of the day from Kuala Lumpur to Penang typically departs in the early morning, usually around 6:00 AM. The last bus of the day usually leaves in the evening, around 10:00 PM. It's important to check the exact departure times with the bus operator, as schedules may vary.

Will you be returning to Kuala Lumpur by bus?

If you are looking for the return bus journey, check out buses from PENANG to Kuala Lumpur

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