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PENMalaysiaTPL: regional-hop-plan
Penang International Airport
Penang, Malaysia
Drop-off
George Town (Komtar / Weld Quay)
Pin before customs
Fastest
Rapid Penang Bus 401 / 401E
bus Β· 23-35m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
Rapid Penang Bus 401 / 401E
bus
Headway
23-35
Backup
Rapid Penang Bus 102 Β· 60-80m
Note
Public bus routes 401 and 401E run from Penang International Airport via Bayan Lepas to Weld Quay and the Komtar area in George Town, taking around 45β60 minutes depending on traffic. Services operate roughly 05:30β23:10 with intervals about every 23β35 minutes; buses stop outside Arrivals and are a low-cost option to the city centre.
Beyond downtown
Penang: Regional Hop Plan
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International business
Brief
Ideal for connecting directly into the cityβs finance or embassy districts.
Service
Rapid Penang Bus 401 / 401E
Mode
bus
Freq
23-35m
Note
Public bus routes 401 and 401E run from Penang International Airport via Bayan Lepas to Weld Quay and the Komtar area in George Town, taking around 45β60 minutes depending on traffic. Services operate roughly 05:30β23:10 with intervals about every 23β35 minutes; buses stop outside Arrivals and are a low-cost option to the city centre.
Regional coaches
Brief
Good when you need a one-seat ride into the suburbs or satellite cities.
Service
Rapid Penang Bus 102
Mode
bus
Freq
60-80m
Note
Rapid Penang route 102 links Penang International Airport with Komtar and continues to Teluk Bahang via key coastal areas including Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. It runs approximately 06:00β23:15 every 60β80 minutes and is useful if staying near Komtar or along the northern beaches.
What locals actually do
Brief
Even locals pad 30 minutes of buffer during peak traffic.
Service
Rapid Penang Bus 102
Mode
bus
Freq
60-80m
Note
Rapid Penang route 102 links Penang International Airport with Komtar and continues to Teluk Bahang via key coastal areas including Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. It runs approximately 06:00β23:15 every 60β80 minutes and is useful if staying near Komtar or along the northern beaches.
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FAQs
KB
01How do I reach secondary airports or ports?
A
Ride into the main city first, then swap to intercity rail or ferry operators. Booking apps like Trainline, JR East, or obilet list live seat counts.
02What about luggage storage?
A
Use lockers at Penang stations or the airport itself if you need to bounce between hops.