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How to get from Johor Bahru to Penang

Compare all transport options: bus, ferry, train, flight. Prices, durations and tips from a local expert.

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FASTEST
1h 30min
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From
20€
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Distance
577 km
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There are 3 way(s) to get from Johor Bahru to Penang

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Bus
8h 15min – 10h 18min
CHEAPEST
20 – 32 €
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ETS Train
4h 49min – 5h 17min
32 – 48 €
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Flight
1h 30min – 1h 48min
FASTEST
45 – 99 €
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💸 Transport from 20€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 1h 30min
⭐ Recommended: ETS Train — 32€
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Practical tips

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The bus is the most popular and economical option for this route. Several companies offer regular daily departures from the main terminals. Trains are faster but availability is often limited on 12go.asia. Book online in advance for the best fares.

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In Penang — Plan your stay
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What to do in Penang?

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George Town street art & murals
George Town is an open-air art gallery: artist Ernest Zacharevic's works transformed the old town walls into must-see attractions. Hunt down the famous steel bicycle installations and interactive wall paintings in the UNESCO heritage quarter.
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Hawker food — Malaysia's best street food
Penang is universally acclaimed as Malaysia's food capital. Char kway teow, asam laksa, cendol, nasi kandar: hawker centres like Gurney Drive or New Lane serve legendary dishes for under 5 RM. A compulsory culinary pilgrimage.
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George Town UNESCO — colonial architecture
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, George Town preserves one of Southeast Asia's finest collections of colonial architecture. Chinese shophouses, British buildings and Hindu temples coexist in a unique historic district best explored on foot or by bicycle.
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Clan Jetties — floating Chinese village
These 19th-century wooden jetties built on water house Chinese communities whose homes stand on stilts. Chew Jetty is the largest and most accessible. A sunrise walk here is particularly magical.
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Kek Lok Si — hilltop Buddhist temple
Malaysia's largest Buddhist temple cascades up the hills of Air Itam with a 30-metre pagoda, golden statues and a 30.2-metre Kuan Yin statue. During festive seasons, thousands of lanterns light up the site — a breathtaking spectacle.
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Batu Ferringhi — beach & night market
Penang's main beach resort offers a long palm-lined beach with resort hotels and water sports. In the evening, its lively night market offers textiles, souvenirs and street food in a festive atmosphere. A perfect contrast between daytime relaxation and nighttime buzz.
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Kapitan Keling Mosque & Little India
The Kapitan Keling Mosque, a Moorish architectural gem from the 19th century, stands at the heart of Little India. This vibrant district buzzes with spice vendors, colourful sari merchants and fragrant Tamil restaurants. A total change of scenery steps from the UNESCO colonial quarter.
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Penang Hill funicular — panoramic view
Southeast Asia's fastest funicular climbs to 820m in just 5 minutes for 360° views over the entire island, the strait and Peninsular Malaysia. At the summit, colonial gardens, restaurants and a luxury hotel complete the experience. A must for panorama lovers.

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