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steveo Dec 21st, 2009 07:33 PM

KL to Penang
 
Hello...Im spending 3 full days in KL and three full days in Penang.... in early feb....Would it be better to fly between these two, or are there things to see on the bus or train/ferry way?(how much time is needed for train or bus)Im thinking its going to take just as much time to fly(time spent in airports)as it will to take land transportation....Yes,my first time in Malaysia....Thanks for the help

kmkrnn Dec 22nd, 2009 06:13 AM

Air asia is a good cheap way to fly. We are paying $47 for 2 of us with reserved seats, insurance, and extra luggage. we booked it a while a go, but still your cheapest option probably.

lcuy Dec 22nd, 2009 10:09 AM

WE enjoyed the bus. I think it took about 3 hours? The bus was new, food served very tasty, road was smooth and rest stops immaculate. We took snacks as well, and enjoyed the scenery. They had a movie on boar with plenty of singing and dancing, but the dialogue was in Malay.

crellston Dec 23rd, 2009 04:27 AM

Go by bus - quicker if you take into account airport waiting time etc,

lcuy Dec 23rd, 2009 12:37 PM

OOps, we had a movie was on "board", not one about dancing wild pigs.....

steveo Dec 25th, 2009 12:57 PM

I was wondering about that boar movie???

WOA Dec 25th, 2009 07:12 PM

How often does the bus run?

JannaG Dec 25th, 2009 07:57 PM

Bus service from KL to Penang takes around 4 hours and is real convenient.

You can purchase tickets online for this particular company www.aeroline.com.my

Otherwise the KL bus station should have plenty of other on-the-spot options but those would not be 'luxurious' buses.


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