Penang Transport Cheatsheet
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Grab Fare Estimates (MYR)
Estimates only. Actual fares vary with demand, time of day, and traffic. Add ~20% during peak hours and rain.
| From | To | Fare (MYR) | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Town (Komtar) | Georgetown Heritage Core | RM 5–9 | 5-10 min |
| George Town (Komtar) | Gurney Drive | RM 8–13 | 10-15 min |
| George Town (Komtar) | Batu Ferringhi | RM 25–38 | 30-40 min |
| George Town (Komtar) | Penang Hill (Air Itam) | RM 15–22 | 20-25 min |
| George Town (Komtar) | Kek Lok Si Temple | RM 16–24 | 22-28 min |
| Penang International Airport | George Town (Komtar) | RM 35–55 | 25-40 min |
| Penang International Airport | Batu Ferringhi | RM 55–80 | 45-60 min |
| Gurney Drive | Batu Ferringhi | RM 20–30 | 20-28 min |
| George Town (Komtar) | Queensbay Mall | RM 12–18 | 15-20 min |
| George Town (Komtar) | Botanical Garden | RM 10–16 | 12-18 min |
Key Bus Routes (Rapid Penang)
Weld Quay – Batu Ferringhi – Teluk Bahang
Weld Quay → Komtar → Gurney Drive → Tanjung Bungah → Batu Ferringhi → Teluk Bahang → National Park entrance
Penang Airport – Teluk Bahang (via George Town)
Penang Airport → Gelugor → Komtar → Gurney Drive → Tanjung Bungah → Batu Ferringhi → Teluk Bahang
Weld Quay – Kek Lok Si – Penang Hill funicular
Weld Quay → Komtar → Air Itam → Kek Lok Si → Penang Hill Lower Station (funicular base)
Central Area Transit — Free loop
Weld Quay → Penang Museum → Penang Road → Komtar → Chowrasta → Esplanade → Swettenham Pier → Weld Quay
Weld Quay / Komtar – Penang Airport – Balik Pulau
Weld Quay → Komtar → Queensbay Mall → SPICE → Bayan Baru → Penang Airport → Balik Pulau
Download the Rapid Penang app or use Google Maps for live departure times.
Airport to George Town
25-40 min
Most convenient. Book in the arrivals hall. Surge pricing applies during peak hours.
40-90 min
Cheapest option. Every 15-20 min to Komtar and Weld Quay (ferry terminal); last from the airport about 11:05pm. Check Google Maps or Moovit for live times.
25-40 min
Buy coupon at official taxi counter inside arrivals. Fixed fare, no haggling.
Immediate
All major operators at arrival hall. Useful if exploring the whole island.
Useful Transport Phrases
| English | Malay | Say it |
|---|---|---|
| Where is...? | Di mana...? | [dee mah-nah] |
| How much? | Berapa harga? | [beh-rah-pah har-gah] |
| Stop here please | Berhenti di sini | [ber-hen-tee dee see-nee] |
| George Town | George Town / Tanjung | [tan-joong] |
| Penang Hill | Bukit Bendera | [boo-kit ben-deh-rah] |
| Bus station | Stesen bas | [steh-sehn bas] |
| How long to get there? | Berapa lama sampai? | [beh-rah-pah lah-mah sam-pai] |
| Turn left / right | Belok kiri / kanan | [beh-lok kee-ree / kah-nan] |
Pronunciation guide:
Di mana...? — [dee mah-nah]
Berapa harga? — [beh-rah-pah har-gah]
Berhenti di sini — [ber-hen-tee dee see-nee]
George Town / Tanjung — [tan-joong]
Bukit Bendera — [boo-kit ben-deh-rah]
Stesen bas — [steh-sehn bas]
Berapa lama sampai? — [beh-rah-pah lah-mah sam-pai]
Belok kiri / kanan — [beh-lok kee-ree / kah-nan]
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