How to get a bus from Kuala Lumpur to the enthralling Penang
If you are in Kuala Lumpur (KL) in
Malaysia then your urge to visit the historical site will be incomplete without
visiting Penang. A city with a blend of East and West, Penang holds the status
of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historical monuments and structures are
captivating and also have sandy beaches with pristine water. Penang is known
for its beaches, hills, architecture and its multicultural society. The state
of Penang also has the wonderful George Town, which is equally known to boost
tourism. It attracts tourists both form with Malaysia and also internationally.They
city has been able to preserve its ethnicity while moving on to the modern lifestyle.
Several modes of transportation are available from KL to Penang. One can take a
journey either by air, by train or by bus. Comparatively, journey by bus serves
as the cheapest one. Often, train and air services are limited in number. The KL
bus to Penang is available in abundance and is available from the PuduSentral
bus terminal or from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan in Bandar Tasik Selatan.
Journey
details to Penang from KL
The distance between the two
destinations via bus is approximately 292 kilometres. It takes about 4.5 hours
to reach Penang from KL, depending upon traffic congestion. One can board a bus
from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan in KL and reach Penang. Several number of buses
ply on a daily routine. The buses are comfortable and do stop for washroom
breaks. The bus serves as the best means of transportation not only to the
locals but also to the international tourists as well. Before boarding your KL
bus to Penang
do check your timings properly. The buses will
deport at Sungai Nibong bus terminal or at Butterworth in Penang. Prices of the
bus fare vary accordingly to different service operators. It also varies
depending on the comfort of the coaches. It can start from 37 Malaysian Ringgit
to 42 Ringgits. They travel along the Highway 1 to Penang. On their way they
usually stop at Ipoh for washroom breaks.
Getting tickets from KL to Penang
As stated, travelling
by bus serves as more convenient and economic from KL to Penang. You need to
get tickets for your travel to Penang. Booking of tickets can be done directly
from the ticketing booths in the bus terminal. However, to avoid time you can
book tickets online. There are many online sites available for booking tickets.
By booking online tickets you can avoid the rush of standing in queues and also
that you can get it even if the counters are closed. You can get tickets for
your preferred dated and time. There are also attractive discounts and offers
on booking tickets online. By doing so, you will be able to get a safe and
comfortable journey to Penang and witness the wonderful monuments of the
majestic city. View the vibrant locations of Penang by dipping in to the
wonderful cuisine and have memories for a lifetime.
