Penang to Kuala Lumpur bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 99 daily bus departures available, including 99 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Penang at 06:25h, arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 11:33h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:58h, arriving at 04:46h the following day.
Departure station and country
Penang, Malaysia
Arrival station and country
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Travel Distance
215 mi
Average Trip Duration
06h 45min
Total Departures
99
Popular Operators
Billion Stars Express, Mayang Sari
Lowest Price
£7
Transportation Options
Coach, Plane
Table Of Contents
Traveling by coach from Penang to Kuala Lumpur
The shortest travel distance between Penang and Kuala Lumpur is 215 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 08:05 has a travel time of 04:34h.
The longest travel time on the route is 08:56h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Kuala Lumpur earlier, there
are over 50 overnight coaches from Penang to Kuala Lumpur.
The overnight coaches depart between and 23:58 and arrive between 00:47 and 08:41
the same day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 03:47, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Penang to Kuala Lumpur route
There are 5 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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