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By Air |
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The Penang International Airport, known as
Bayan Lepas International Airport, is 16km away from Georgetown. There are
daily flights from major towns and cities in the country, including Kuala
Lumpur. Cathay Pacific, Eva air, Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Singapore Airlines
and Thai International offer connecting flights to this island. |
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Tel: 04-643 4411 (Airport Information
Counter) |
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Tel: 04-643 0811 (MAS General Enquiry) |
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Tel: 04-648 2107 (MAS Ticketing Counter at
the airport) |
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Tel: 04-643 0691 (MAS First Class) |
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By Rail |
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The journey on the train, Keretapi Tanah
Melayu (KTM) from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth takes approximately 6 hours.
First and second-class passengers can travel in comfortable air-conditioned
cabins. Taking the train to travel allows visitors the opportunities to see the
countryside. There are also regular train services to Alor Setar, Padang Besar,
Hatyai and Bangkok from Butterworth. |
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If you are traveling from Singapore by
train, transit at KL Sentral to take the KL-Ipoh-Butterworth-Hatyai train
heading towards the North. From Butterworth, there are taxi services to Penang
Island. There is a one-time charge when entering the island at the Butterworth
Terminal. The service is available 24 hours. |
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By Land |
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There are coach and express bus services to
Penang from most parts of Malaysia and Singapore. |
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By Driving |
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Take the North-South Expressway that
connects Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Kayu Hitam (490km) up at the North.
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From Singapore, on the North-South
Expressway, you will pass through from E2 towards Kuala Lumpur and E1 towards
Kedah. |
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When you reach travelling on Kuala Lumpur –
Jalan Sungai (Sg) Besi, take a different lane heading towards Kuala
Lumpur-Jalan Istana / Jalan Damansara and going onto Jalan Duta. You will reach
a toll. Drive towards North (E1) on the Jalan Duta-Sungai Buloh Expressway. |
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When driving on the North-South Expressway,
head towards Kedah. Exit the expressway through toll no. 161 for Penang and
cross the Penang Bridge. If heading towards Butterworth, exit at toll no. 162
for the ferry terminal. From here, vehicles can take the ferry across to the
island. A flat rate of RM7 is charged for vehicles and passengers are charged
RM0.60. |
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By Ferry |
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There are 24-hour ferry services to and from
Penang island and the mainland. Ferries leave Butterworth and stop at the Ferry
terminal near Pengkalan Weld in Georgetown. Tickets are to be purchased at the
Butterworth terminal. Rates are applicable for a return journey. |
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Fares: Adult RM0.60 / Children RM0.30 |
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Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Ferry Terminal,
Pengkalan Weld 04-261 0290 |
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Fast Ferry Ventures Sdn Bhd 04-263 1398 |
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Information Centre |
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Penang Tourism Action Council |
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Level 56, KOMTAR |
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10000 Penang |
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Tel: 04-262 0202 |
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Fax: 04-263 1020 |
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Email: enquiry @tourismpenang.gov.my |
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www.tourismpenang.gov.my |
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Tourism Malaysia Negeri Pulau Pinang |
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56th Floor |
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KOMTAR, Penang 10000 |
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Tel: +604 264 3494 / 263 4941 |
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Fax: +604 262 3688 |
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Email: mtpbpen@tourism.gov.my |
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Penang Heritage Centre |
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Tel: 604 261 6606 |
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Penang Tourist Police |
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Tel: 604 222 1522 |
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