How to get to George Town from Kuala Lumpur

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Compare coach and flight for Kuala Lumpur to George Town

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kuala Lumpur to George Town among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $15.

Distance: 294 km

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Flight

$12

Average Price

Cheapest

$36

Average Price

5h 35m

Average total duration

5h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 6m

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3h 0m

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COSMIC EXPRESS

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AirAsia

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from Kuala Lumpur to George Town

How to get to George Town from Kuala Lumpur by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Kuala Lumpur to George Town is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Billion StarsBILLION STARS
08:30AM4h46
Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta
01:16PMButterworth, Penang Sentral
$131One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Billion StarsBILLION STARS
08:30AM4h46
Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta
01:16PMButterworth, Penang Sentral
$131One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Malindo AirOD2104
12:15PM1h00
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
01:15PMPenang
$331One-way
0 changes

Other options

Billion StarsBILLION STARS
08:00AM4h59
Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)
12:59PMGelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong
$151One-way
0 changes
SUASANA EDARAN EXPRESSSUASANA EDARAN EXPRESS
09:00AM4h59
Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)
01:59PMGelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong
$151One-way
0 changes
Billion StarsBILLION STARS
08:00AM5h02
Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)
01:02PMButterworth, Penang Sentral
$131One-way
0 changes
Malindo AirOD2102
07:35PM1h00
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
08:35PMPenang
$261One-way
0 changes
Malindo AirOD2106
10:45PM1h00
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
11:45PMPenang
$331One-way
0 changes

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