The WAY to go Penang!

There have many ways to go Penang. For me, KTM ETS journey is more suitable to have a relax and comfortable way from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. It is because ‘ETS’ electronic trains can make the journey in a safe and comfortable way in less than four hours compare to bus or car.

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There have 4 times of ETS trains every day that leave KL and head to Penang Butterworth. The train which I was boarded is 11:30 am departure at KL Sentral. The ticket cost me RM79.00 including a snack pack and a bottle of soya milk.  Be careful you need to board train 15 minutes before the departure time.

Inside the train, the seats were comfortable and reclined compare to aircraft. There has a power socket for each seat and it located underneath the seats. I was enjoying 2 movies on the train with my laptop and no need worry for the battery power in 4 hours’ journey. By the way, remember to put on your coat because the power of aircond was very strong. 

In addition, there is a café aboard the train where you can purchase some snacks and drinks to eat back at your seat. There also has a clean toilet in each deck.

Where to purchase ticket?

Buy Online:

https://www.easybook.com/en-my/train/booking/klsentral-to-penang

Buy with counter:

Purchase at KL Sentral ETS counter

When you are arrived Butterworth, keep to your left after leaving the platform and follow the covered walkway up a slope. You need to walk for around 10 minutes to take ferry to Penang Island. The price of ferry ticket is RM1.20. It is only 20 minutes’ journey from Butterworth to Penang Island.

Penang Ferry Operation Hour:

The first ferry from Butterworth to Penang Island is at 05.20 am.

The last ferry to Penang Island is at 00.10 am.

The first ferry from Penang Island to Butterworth is at 05.40 am.

The last ferry to Butterworth is at 00.40 am.

Penang Island / Butterworth Ferry Telephone Numbers:

Penang Island Side: 04 261 0290 / 210 2363 (duty officer)

Butterworth Side: 04 331 2796 / 310 2377 (duty officer)

Penang Ferry Ticket Price:

Pedestrian

Adult fare: RM 1.20

Children (between 5-12 years old): RM 0.60

Vehicles

Bicycle: RM 1.40

Motorcycle: RM 2.00

Car: RM 7.70

Others way to go Penang from Kuala Lumpur please refer as:

https://economytraveller.com/5-ways-to-get-from-kuala-lumpur-to-penang/

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