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Getting to Penang

Arrive by air, rail, coach or road, then choose your connection to the island or mainland. Penang includes Penang Island and Seberang Perai; check which side your accommodation is on before booking.

Plan your journey: Flights · Ferry · Buses · KTM trains · Roads · Connections

Reviewed 28 September 2026. Timetables, fares and service availability can change. Use the official links below for your travel date.

By air — Penang International Airport (PEN)

Penang International Airport is in Bayan Lepas on the island. Search for PEN when booking flights and confirm your route directly with the airline. Airport arrivals, departures and information ↗

For onward travel, use Rapid Penang buses, an airport taxi or an e-hailing service. Airport taxi coupons are available at the Level 1 Arrival Concourse; fares depend on destination. Follow terminal signs for your pickup point. Official airport transport guide ↗

By ferry — Butterworth ↔ George Town

The cross-strait ferry connects Sultan Abdul Halim Terminal, Butterworth with Raja Tun Uda Terminal, Pengkalan Weld, George Town. It is a useful connection after arriving on the mainland by rail or coach. Check the current sailing schedule, fare and bicycle/motorcycle arrangements before travelling. Car drivers should use a bridge. Official ferry schedules and fares ↗

By bus — local routes and express coaches

Express coaches: Penang Sentral in Butterworth serves outstation journeys. Check your ticket’s exact arrival terminal: an island drop-off and a mainland drop-off require different onward connections. Penang Sentral coach services ↗

Rapid Penang: Local buses serve the island and Seberang Perai. Airport route examples include 102 (Airport–Teluk Bahang) and 306 (Airport–Penang General Hospital). Use the operator’s route map to check your stop, direction and any transfer; departure intervals vary. Rapid Penang routes and timetables ↗

Rapid Penang buses

Useful route examples: 101 Pengkalan Weld–Teluk Bahang; 102 Airport–Teluk Bahang; 204 Pengkalan Weld–Bukit Bendera; CAT Pengkalan Weld–KOMTAR. Official routes, fares and passes ↗

For cash fares, prepare the exact amount and keep your ticket. Confirm accepted cards or pass eligibility with Rapid Penang. Payment and pass guidance ↗

Open the official journey planner ↗, select Rapid Penang, enter your starting point and destination, then choose your departure time. Check the suggested stops and transfers. Operator service alerts ↗

By train — KTM ETS and Komuter Utara

ETS: Look for services to Butterworth, including the KL Sentral–Butterworth route, and reserve for your chosen date. Komuter Utara: Check regional services towards Butterworth from the Padang Besar and Ipoh corridors. Verify the stopping pattern and service type before buying. Current KTM timetables ↗ · Official KTM booking ↗

By road — two bridges to the island

Use the North–South Expressway network to reach mainland Penang. Penang Bridge links Perai to the island; the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (Second Bridge) links Batu Kawan with Batu Maung. Choose according to your destination and current traffic, and check toll/payment information before departure. PLUS road information ↗ · Second Bridge notices ↗

Make the connection

• Train or coach → George Town: Arrive at Butterworth/Penang Sentral, follow the ferry linkway, cross to Raja Tun Uda, then continue to your destination.
• Airport → hotel: Compare the bus route with a taxi or e-hailing pickup, especially with luggage or a late arrival.
• Mainland destination: Continue by local bus or taxi from Penang Sentral; you may not need to cross to the island.

Leave time for walking between terminals, queues and the next departure. Check the last service before a late connection. Travellers needing step-free access or assistance should confirm arrangements with the operator. Penang Sentral passenger guide ↗ · Penang traffic updates

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