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Getting Here


Penang is easily accessible by airas it is served by airlines plying international and domestic routes. Travellers can also choose to travel by road via the Noth-South Expressway. Upon reching the mainland, a short drive across Penang Bridge or a 20-Minute ferry ride is all it takes to get to Penang Island. Getting to Penang via rail is possible too as there are reguler rail service to Butterworth from major towns in Peninsular Malaysia.



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

The Penang International Airport is about 20 km from the city center. Taxis plying the route 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.

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: 04-262 0011, 262 1403
Ground Floor, KOMTAR, Penang

Penang International Airport
Tel: 04-643 0811

24-hour reservations Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-746 3000





By Road

The opening of the Penang Bridge linking the mainland of Peninsular Malaysia to Penang Island has facilitated driving to Penang. A charge of RM 7.00 is levied on all classes of cars at the toll plaza in Perai on the mainland. No payment is required for traveling from the island to the mainland.


By Ferry

From Butterworth, it is necessary to take the ferry to Penang Island. The ferry service is available around the clock for both passengers and vehicles. Tickets are purchased at the Butterworth terminal and the rates are applicable for a return journey.



 

By Rail

The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth takes approximately 6 hours. First and second class passengers travel in comfort in the air-conditioned coaches. Taking the train is a comfortable way to travel within the country and it affords one the opportunity to see a lot of the countryside. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM Bhd), (Malayan Railway) also operates regular services to Alor Setar, Padang Besar, Haadyai and Bangkok from Butterworth.


Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad
Ferry Terminal, Pengkalan Weld
Tel: 04-261 0290


Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad
Butterworth
Tel: 04-331 2796