How to go → PENANG to KUANTAN? ☀️

1. Bus – Penang to Kuantan
2. Train + Bus to Kuantan
3. Flight – Penang to Kuantan
4. Taxi – Penang to Kuantan
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From Penang to Kuantan you can travel by bus, train + bus or plane.

• • Travel distance from Penang to Kuantan in Pahang is about 600 km by bus/train, plane or car via Kuala Lumpur. You have 4 options how you can get to Kuantan from Penang / Butterworth: travel by tourist bus, transfer by KTM train + bus via Kuala Lumpur, flights via Kuala Lumpur or private car/taxi via Kuala Lumpur. The most cheapest way how you can reach Kuantan is to travel by tourist bus from Butterworth or Penang. Transport by tourist bus from Penang to Kuantan takes about 11 hours and it costs about $12-17/pp. There are buses from Butterworth (about 4 km from Penang) or Penang via Kuala Lumpur. Bus schedule is a bit limited, but there are a lot of tourist buses from Penang to Kuala Lumpur and from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan (Terminal Kuantan Sentral).
  • There is no direct railway to Kuantan, but it is possible to take a train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur.  Travel by KTM train + bus from Penang to Kuantan (via Kuala Lumpur) takes about 10-13 hours and it costs totally about $20-45/pp. The most fastest and comfortable way of transfer to Kuantan is to travel by plane from Penang Airport via Kuala Lumpur. There are no direct flights from Penang to Kuantan, but there are flights with stopover in KL. Travel by plane from Penang to Kuantan (via Kuala Lumpur Airport) takes about 6-12 hours and it costs totally about $70-180/pp. From Kuantan you can also travel to Singapore by tourist modern bus or plane (flight via Kuala Lumpur).

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• • The last option how you can go to Kuantan from Penang is to travel by private taxi/car. Travel by private taxi/car from Penang to Kuantan (via Kuala Lumpur) takes about 6.5 hours and it costs about $300-560/car. Private taxi is the most expensive option of transfer to Kuantan in Pahang. If you want to save your money, you should travel by bus to Kuantan via Kuala Lumpur. Kuantan in Pahang State is a popular tourist place and offers a large number of various tourist activities and attractions. You can also search and book tickets or flights to Kuantan from Penang easily online. From Penang you can also travel to Kuala Terengganu.

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How do I get from Penang to Kuantan?

1. BUS from Penang to Kuantan

The cheapest transport option from Penang or Butterworth to Kuantan is a bus transfer. As on other routes in Malaysia, you can use modern buses with seats from companies such as Mara Liner Express, Utama Express or Pancaran Matahari. Several other companies also operate bus services with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur.

The disadvantage of the bus transfer is a slightly longer journey and a more limited schedule of these buses. Buses depart from Penang Sentral or Butterworth and usually arrive at Kuantan Bus Terminal, but they can also stop at other places or stops along the route and in Kuantan.

You will see this information about bus departures and arrivals when searching for tickets on online platforms, so read everything carefully. The bus transfer from Penang to Kuantan takes about 11 hours, but this time may vary a little and buses may also be late, it also depends on the traffic situation.

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Bus transport is often the cheapest way to get to Kuantan, and a transfer from Penang or Butterworth will cost you between $12-17/pp, depending on the type of bus and company, as well as the route operated. You can easily search and buy your Penang to Kuantan bus tickets online in advance.

When booking, always read all transfer information and instructions and follow the instructions of the bus companies to avoid any misunderstandings. It is advisable to arrive at the bus station in Penang or Butterworth at least 30-60 minutes before the bus departs. The bus transfer from Penang to Kuantan is mainly suitable for ordinary solo low-cost travelers who have a rather limited budget for their travel.

2. TRAIN + BUS from Penang to Kuantan (via KL)

Another land transfer option from Pennag to Kuantan is to travel by train and bus with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur. There is no direct railway to Kuantan, so you can only go to Kuala Lumpur and then you have to take a bus from there. This transport option therefore has a total of 2 steps and the total transfer time in this way is approximately 10-13 hours, if the connections are good.

You can take a train from Butterworth Railway Station to Kuala Lumpur Sentral Railwway Station, this journey takes about 4-4.5 hours, see the railway map in Malaysia. Around 5-6 KTM Berhad trains run on this route every day with seats that offer you very good comfort and tickets in different comfort classes.

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A train transfer to Kuala Lumpur from Butterworth costs approximately $14-40/pp, depending on seat class. The offer includes Second Class Seat, Premier Class Seat and or the most expensive option Business Seat. Most regular solo travelers will be fine with the cheapest Second Class Seat option.

The second step is a bus transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, which can take about 5-6 hours. For transportation to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur, you can use companies such as Mayang Sari, Mara Liner, Prisma Express or Ekspres Musafir. These again offer modern buses with seats and the timetable is relatively comprehensive and there are enough buses between these cities every day.

These buses usually depart from TBS Kuala Lumpur and arrive at Kuantan Bus Terminal (Terminal Kuantan Sentral) or other bus stations in the city. You will see this information again when searching for bus tickets online. Again, this is a cheap transport option from KL to Kuantan and tickets are in the range of $5-7/p. You can buy these bus tickets to Kuantan online in advance. Transport in this way is again mainly used by low-cost travelers due to a more limited budget.

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3. FLIGHT from Penang to Kuantan (via KL)

The fastest, most convenient, but at the same time more expensive transport option from Penang to Kuantan is an air transfer with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur. There are no direct flights between Penang and Kuantan and most of the flights offered are via Kuala Lumpur.

Flights are operated from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport and then to Kuantan Airport (Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport). An air transfer from Penang to Kuantan via Kuala Lumpur can take about 6-12 hours, but times may vary depending on the connecting connection from Kuala Lumpur.

Air transfers from Penang to Kuantan will be offered by Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Firefly or Malindo Air. An air transfer from Penang to Kuantan can cost between $70-180/pp, making it a more expensive transfer option between these cities, but the advantage is time savings and convenience.

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You can easily search and book flights from Penang to Kuantan online in advance. When booking, read all conditions and flight instructions and follow airline guidelines. Some Economy Class flights with transfer in Kuala Lumpur may also have a weight limit for checked baggage.

Air transfer is probably the best transport option between Kuantan and Penang in Malaysia, but sometimes flights can be more expensive, so this option may not be suitable for low-cost travelers.

Sometimes the air connections do not connect very well in Kuala Lumpur and the disadvantage is the longer waiting time at Kuala Lumpur Airport. It is therefore advisable to get an overview of these years well in advance.

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4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Penang to Kuantan

If you are looking for a private transfer from Penang to Kuantan, this option is also available here. This is a convenient transportation option, but at the same time it is the most expensive option. On the route from Penang to Kuantan, you can use the company Daytrip or the company Asian Overland Services (they operate a transfer with a change in Kuala Lumpur).

These companies will offer you modern classic smaller cars or even minivans for more people, which are suitable for group travel with more people. The advantage of this transport option is the choice of your departure point in Penang and your arrival point in Kuantan.

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Transfer by private car/taxi with driver from Penang to Kuantan takes about 6.5 hours, but this time may vary a little, it depends on the route you choose and where exactly you are going. A private car/taxi with driver to Kuantan from Penang is the most expensive transfer option and costs between $300-560/car, depending on the type of car you choose.

Smaller classic cars are usually cheaper than larger multi-passenger minivans, but you can then calculate the fare per passenger. You can easily search and book your private car with driver from Penang to Kuantan online in advance. Again, always read all transfer instructions and follow the company’s instructions.

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