1. Buses to Penang
2. Flights to Penang
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From Kuala Terengganu to Penang you can travel by bus or bus+plane.
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- Travel distance from Kuala Terengganu to Penang is about 450 km by land. From Kuala Terengganu to Penang is possible to travel by tourist bus or by plane via Kuala Lumpur. The most cheapest way for travelers is to travel by bus. Bus tickets to Penang are cheap and cost only about $10-13/pp and travel by bus takes about 8.5-10 hours, it is the most cheapest option of transfer. There is no train connection and no direct flight between Kuala Terengganu and Penang. You can also travel by bus to Kota Bharu and then you can take a direct flight to Penang Island.
- Travel by plane via Kuala Lumpur takes about 6-10 hours and it costs about $50-140/pp, there are also flights from Kota Bharu. From Penang Airport to Georgetown you can travel by bus or taxi, it is about 18 km by road. From Kuala Terengganu you can also travel to Kuala Lumpur. Book and buy your bus tickets or flights from Kuala Terengganu to Penang easily online and enjoy your trip in the north of Malaysia.
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- Penang in Malaysia belongs to the one of the most visited places in Malaysia. Penang’s alluring charms and unique attributes together with its many-faceted cultures make it a favourite of many as a Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions (MICE) destination. The biggest city of this island is Georgetown. It is also the most visited site in this island, there are various restaurants, interesting monuments and various types of accommodation for tourists and visitors. Another popular tourist site is Penang National park and nearby beaches. From Georgetown to Penang National park you can travel by bus, this park is very easily accessible.
- Penang is also a good visit if you want to travel to southern Thailand. From Langkawi you can travel by ferry/boat to Koh Lipe in Thailand or you can cross the border and go to Hat Yai. Penang is also a good place for stop if you want to travel to Langkawi island, because from Penang (Geogetown) you can travel by ferry/boat or plane (direct flight) to Langkawi or you can go to Ipoh. There are 2 ways how you can travel to Penang from Kuala Terengganu – by tourist bus or plane via Kuala Lumpur or Kota Bharu.
| Transfer Mode – Kuala Terengganu to Penang: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus (via Kota Bharu) | 8.5-10 hours | $10-13/pp |
| Flights via Kuala Lumpur | 6-10 hours | $50-140/pp |
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How do I get from Kuala Terengganu to Penang?
1. BUS from Kuala Terengganu to Penang
The most used land transport option from Kuala Terengganu to Penang or to Butterwort, and at the same time the cheapest, is a bus transfer. Since you cannot travel between these places by train, there is no railway, so most solo low-cost travelers use a bus transfer to Penang.
On this route from Kuala Terengganu to Penang or to Butterworth, you can use the services of Adik Beradik and Ekspress Mutiara. These companies will offer you modern buses, but the disadvantage of this option is the relatively very limited bus schedule on this route.
The bus transfer from Kuala Terengganu to Penang / Butterworth takes approximately 8.5-10 hours, but this time may vary, buses in Malaysia may also be late. Buses usually depart from the Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal in the town center and arrive at Penang Sentral, Butterworth and or Sungai Nibong in Penang.
Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal is located in the city center and is therefore easily accessible from all parts of the city. You will see all this information about departure and arrival points when searching and booking tickets online. So read everything carefully and see where the stations and stops are located.
A bus transfer from Kuala Terengganu to Penang costs between $10-13/pp and is therefore the cheapest option to travel between these places. You can easily search and buy bus tickets to Penang from Kuala Terengganu online even in advance. When booking a ticket, always read all additional information and instructions for the transfer and tickets and follow the company’s instructions.
The bus transfer to Penang or Butterworth is also suitable for ordinary solo travelers who have more time to travel and a rather limited budget for their travel. You can also use this transfer option when visiting the city of Kota Bharu, as some buses also depart from Kota Bharu to Penang.
2. FLIGHTS from Kuala Terengganu to Penang (via KL)
Another transport option from Kuala Terengganu to Penang is an air transfer, but with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur. This option has 2 steps and you can use AirAsia, Malindo Air, Firefly or Malaysia Airlines on the route between Kuala Terengganu – Kuala Lumpur – Penang.
Air transfer can be the most convenient and fastest option, the flight time from Kuala Terengganu to Penang with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur takes about 6-10 hours, but this time can vary. So it depends on waiting for the next flight connection in Kuala Lumpur, so it is advisable to get an overview of these flights in advance.
Flights are operated from Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and then to Penang International Airport. Penang International Airport is approximately 20 km south of the city of Georgetown in Penang and is accessible by local public bus or private transfers.
Air transfer from Kuala Terengganu to Penang with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur costs between $50-140/pp, flight prices may change throughout the year. The cheapest flights to Penang via Kuala Lumpur are usually offered by AirAsia, this well-known airline has a lot of flights in Malaysia.
You can easily search and buy flights from Kuala Terengganu to Penang via Kuala Lumpur online well in advance. Also, read and follow all airline guidelines and instructions when booking your flight. Air transfer is also possible from the city of Kota Bharu, which is located approximately 165 km north of Kuala Terengganu.
From there it is also possible to use direct air connections to Penang, but the flight schedule is rather more limited. Air transfer is suitable for those travelers who prefer comfort while driving and have a larger budget for their travel.
❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel from Kuala Terengganu to Penang:
1. How to book and buy tickets/flight from Kuala Terengganu to Penang?
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- Book bus e-tickets + flights from Kuala Terengganu to Penang on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also change your travel route, e.g. Kuala Terengganu > Kota Bharu, Kota Bharu > Penang…
2. What is the travel time from Kuala Terengganu to Penang?
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- Travel tourist by bus from Kuala Terengganu to Penang (via Kota Bharu) takes about 8.5-12 hours.
- Travel by plane from Kuala Terengganu to Penang (via Kuala Lumpur) takes about 6-10 hours.
3. How much does it cost from Kuala Terengganu to Penang?
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- Travel by tourist bus from Kuala Terengganu to Penang (via Kota Bharu) costs about $12-16/pp.
- Travel by plane from Kuala Terengganu to Penang (via Kuala Lumpur) costs about $50-140/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Kuala Terengganu to Penang?
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- Travel distance from Kuala Terengganu to Penang is about 500 km by bus/bus or about 400 km by plane.
5. Is there a train from Kuala Terengganu to Penang?
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- No, there is no direct train connection from Kuala Terengganu to Penang. The only way how to travel is to travel by bus or by plane from Kota Bharu. The closest railway station to Penang is in Butterworth (30 km from Penang island) and there are trains but only from from Kuala Lumpur.
6. What is the best way of transport from Kuala Terengganu to Penang?
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- The best way how to get to Penang from Kuala Terengganu is to travel by bus to Kota Bharu, visit, explore and stay in Kota Bharu and then take a direct flight to Penang. Kota Bharu is about 160 km from Kuala Terengganu.
7. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Kuala Terengganu to Penang?
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- The cheapest option of transfer to Penang from Kuala Terengganu is to travel by tourist bus via Kota Bharu.
8. Is there a direct flight from Kuala Terengganu to Penang?
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- No, there is no direct flight from Kuala Terengganu to Penang. If you want to travel by plane to Penang you can travel by plane via Kuala Lumpur or there are also direct flights from Kota Bharu.
9. How to get from Penang Airport to Georgetown?
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- Penang Airport is about 18 km south of Georgetown, the main base for tourists. From Penang Airport to Georgetown you can travel by local shuttle buses, private taxi or you can use Grab taxi.
10. Where you can travel from Penang?
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- You should definitely visit Langkawi, it takes about 3 hours by ferry or 1 hour by direct flight. You can also take a direct flight to Singapore. Direct flight to Singapore from Penang takes about 1-1.5 hour, but you can also travel by train of KTM or tourist bus via Kuala Lumpur. You can also visit Malacca, you can go there via Kuala Lumpur.
11. How to travel in Malaysia – what are the transfer options?
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- In Malaysia you can travel by tourist buses, KTM trains, domestic flights, private taxi and there are also various ferries and boats to the nearby islands like Langkawi, Tioman, Perhentian… The most popular and also low-cost way for tourists is to travel by tourist bus. Read this article: Transportation in Malaysia.
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