Scenic view of Penang - destination for private car transfer from Kuala Lumpur

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Private car transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Penang

Door-to-door
in 3 h 50 min

From €48
per seat

Comfortable
car

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025

Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Kuala Lumpur.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 3 h 50 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Penang.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

354 km3 h 50 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Penang

How do I get from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

To travel from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, you can take a bus, fly, catch a train, or book a private car transfer with Daytrip. Daytrip’s private car service takes four hours door-to-door and offers sightseeing stops, making this the best overall option. The train or bus are the best choice if you’re on a budget, and take 4 to 5 hours to reach Penang. Flying takes as long as the train but is more hassle.

Can you catch a train from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

Yes, you can catch a train from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. The KTM ETS (Electric Train Service) operates this route, connecting KL Sentral to Butterworth, Penang's nearest train station. The journey takes around four hours. From Butterworth, you can take a bus or short ferry ride across to Penang Island and then a taxi to your accommodation.

What are the driving conditions like between Kuala Lumpur and Penang?

The drive from Kuala Lumpur to Penang is largely on the North-South Expressway, one of Malaysia's main highways, which is well-maintained and straightforward to navigate. The journey of approximately 217 miles (350 km) takes around four hours under normal traffic conditions. Rest stops, petrol stations, and food outlets are plentiful along the route, making it a comfortable drive.

Why is Penang so famous?

Penang is famous for its Colonial history, rich, multicultural heritage, both of which have earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then there’s the beautiful beaches, and some of the best food on the planet!

How far is KL to Penang by flight?

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur to Penang is approximately 205 miles (330 km). Direct flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Penang International Airport last about an hour, but that doesn’t account for the 3 hours or so spent getting to and from the airport, or waiting for check-in and security.

Do they speak English in Penang?

Penang is a former British colony, so many of its 700,000 residents speak English. But it’s a melting pot of cultures, so you’ll hear plenty of other languages, including Malay, Tamil, and Chinese.

Visit these sights on the way

Batu Caves

This series of impressive cave temples is watched over by a giant golden statue of the Hindu god Lord Murugan. Lord of the Underworld

Genting Skyway

Enjoy jungle views and premium shopping via a modern gondola ride. Fly and Buy

Tempurung Cave

An immersive speleological experience awaits in one of the largest caves on the Malaysian peninsula. Down and Dirty

Ubudiah Royal Mosque

Glistening gold, gleaming white, and a grand scale make this royal mosque the finest in the country. Malaysia’s Most Magnificent Mosque

Taiping Lake Gardens

The first public gardens in Malaysia, this beautiful green space was once a tin mine. Going Green

Kek Lok Si Temple

Malaysia’s biggest Buddhist temple is a colorful complex with millions of images of Buddha, hundreds of carvings, and one huge statue. Big as Buddha

Why people love Daytrip

5,100+ reviews

1,423 travelers took this route with us

Feb 27, 2026

Amazing driver experience

“Our driver, Ibrahim, was wonderful. He drove us from Amman airport to Petra. Our flight was one hour early and he was already waiting for us when we got to the exit of the airport. He was helpful, professional and friendly. We would definitely love to have Ibrahim again and highly recommend him!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Heidi I

Feb 19, 2026

Awesome experience! Highly recommend!

“So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler okop

Feb 10, 2026

Touring through Tuscany

“We had the same driver for our 2 day trip in tuscany. I was able to develop my own itinerary so I could go where we wanted and see the things we wanted. Marco was fantastic!! He opened doors for us and made sure my mother was able to get in and out of the car easily. He had water in the car for us. He was early picking us up both days and brought us as close to the towns as he could. He told us which way to go to enter the cities and then sent me his location so we knew how to get back to him after traveling the streets. Im so happy I decided to get a driver to take us through Tuscany. It took all the worry and anxiety of driving through this region I had never been to and didnt know where to park. Money well spent!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Melissa F

Oct 2, 2025

Great transfer option.

“I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Robyn C

Sep 20, 2025

It was a fantastic trip.

“We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Daydream20046758137

Sep 15, 2025

Best transport company anywhere

“We absolutely love this company and have used it many times over the years to get from A to B without the hassle of hiring a car ourselves. Excellent drivers every time. Efficient and professional. It’s worth every penny and we can honestly recommend Day Trip to everyone. It’s 5 star rating is well deserved.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Mary L

Aug 20, 2025

Excellent experience in traveling

“We traveled from Nuremberg to Munich in a beautiful Audi. Driver picked us at our hotel at the exact time requested. Got us to Munich in plenty of time for our next tour. Driver made sure we were comfortable”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Steve N

Jan 25, 2023

Private Transfer - KL to Penang and Back

“Alan L drove us to Penang last week and then drove us from Penang back to KL today. Both drives were excellent experiences as Alan was a safe and very calm driver. The drive from Penang took close to 9.5 hours due to Lunar New Year traffic but despite it being a gruelling drive Alan was sure to take care of me and my family with breaks and was amazingly patient and composed on the road in the face of some very unfortunate driving conditions. His car (8 seater) was immaculate and comfortable and he was a very kind host. I would recommend daytrip and Alan to anyone else”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler honourthework

Jan 18, 2020

transfert de Kuala lumpur à Penang en véhicule privé avec chauffeur

“Tout c'est très bien passé, Daytrip nous a fourni une photo du chauffeur et le type de véhicule qui est venu nous prendre à la réception de notre hôtel à l'heure convenue par avance.Le conducteur était prudent, parlait bien anglais et nous a donné des renseignements sur l'histoire, la géographie des lieux traversés en cours de route. Bref un voyage agréable pour un prix équivalent à ce que les taxis et vol par avion nous auraient coûté et pour un temps et des tracasserie bien moindre. Je recommande sans problème cette solution de transport en Malaisie..”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler parangon17

Jan 10, 2020

Penang Island To Kuala Lumpur

“We made a tour from Penang Island to Kuala Lumpur, and it was amazing! Alan (our driver) was very nice, friendly and funny, spoke good English and the ride was quick and efficient. I would recommend this way of traveling to anyone. The price was more then fair and we could stop and eat whenever we wanted. Really cool way to go around!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Sjoerd02

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.

For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

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