Penang to Pahang

Penang to Pahang

Penang
Pahang
Mon, Jun 15
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Penang to Pahang Destination Reviews

A
Aoife
Booked transport with Poh hai travel to go from Penang (Penang Komtar) to Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata). Issue was punctuality. I was told to be at the stop ready half hour before departure time (7:30), waiting from 7am, at 07:40 I got a message from driver to say stuck in traffic and it would be 08:30. 08:30 came and went. Eventually at 9am the minibus showed up. I was waiting 2 hours in the sun (no shade at where we were told to wait). Journey was okay but due to late start we hit very heavy traffic outside Tanah Rata. The driver appeared to have to make a return to Penang route after ours. Instead of dropping us as we are already late at Tanah Rata the made us wait 20 minutes at filling station (pick up point for those passengers) so they could board. Assuming this was because they would be late for them also if they dropped us and then came back for them. It really seemed like we had no priority for them it was a sort of "Well you're already very late so you don't mind if we mess you around even more" attitude. Arrived too late to join any afternoon tours like planned so very disappointed with the service. I would not recommend Poh Hai travel based off this experience and will avoid in future if possible.
Penang to Pahang, Van Van 15pax, Poh Hai Travel, Nov 19, 2025
MV
Miriam V
The Women who was in the office was very stupid
Penang to Pahang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, Aug 1, 2025
NG
Nuria G
According to my reservation, the bus was scheduled to depart at 11:45 AM and arrive around 4:00 PM. However, the bus did not leave until 1:45 PM and arrived after 7:30 PM, resulting in a delay of more than 3.5 hours compared to the expected arrival time. This significant delay disrupted my travel plans and caused considerable inconvenience, especially since the booking was made in advance with the expectation of punctual and reliable service.
Penang to Pahang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, Jul 24, 2025
MB
Mark B
Public holiday so the traffic was bad. The driver did an exceptional job on the very curvy road leading to Cameron Highlands avoiding bikes and cars often on the wrong side of the road descending
Penang to Pahang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, Jun 3, 2025
K
Kenneth
I was booked on a full size bus but was picked up in a shuttle and driven to a bus depot. It was very confusing.
Penang to Pahang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, May 14, 2025
VL
Virginia L
Super good! Friendly driver
Penang to Pahang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, Apr 26, 2025
BC
Bradley C
I would recommend not booking this operator through 12Go. You need a seat number, and 12Go bookings don’t provide you with one. When we went to Prangin Mall, and subsequently Penang Bus Terminus, we weren’t given a bus seat number from the person checking us in. When we got to Ipoh, there wasn’t enough seats in the bus for everyone and we all had to go on a different bus with more seats (took about an hour). There was also a lot of arguments between the people who had seats booked, and those who didn’t. How was anyone meant to know they were meant to have a seat number - it doesn’t say anywhere. To avoid it, I would see if you could book directly with the operator or with a different site. Other than that, the bus was fine. Loads of traffic going to Tenah Rata… took about 7.15 hours to get from Georgetown to Cameron Highlands.
Penang to Pahang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, Feb 13, 2025
JL
Jakob L
On Time, spacious seats and a short toilet break.
Penang to Pahang, Bus Express, Unititi Express, Jun 8, 2024
M
Michael
The Bus was a Not reale good.
Penang to Pahang, Bus Express, Unititi Express, Mar 19, 2024
GP
Guillaume P
Very comfortable trip, and reliable
Penang to Pahang, Bus Express, CS Travel, Aug 30, 2023
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Penang to Pahang Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Unititi Express
Van 10pax
Any time
+4h 30m
$186.00
Van
Poh Hai Travel
Van 15pax
07:00
12:01
$12.64
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
07:25
15:45
$12.87
Bus
CS Travel
Executive VIP
08:00
12:15
$7.40
  4.5
Bus
CS Travel
Express
08:30
13:45
$8.87
  4.6
Bus
CS Travel
Express
09:00
14:15
$9.13
  4.6
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
09:30
16:19
$22.99
Bus
Kesatuan Express
Express
10:50
18:45
$14.18
Bus
CS Travel
Executive VIP
11:45
16:00
$7.40
  4.5
Bus
Maraliner
Express
12:15
21:40
$11.46
Bus
CS Travel
Express
13:30
18:45
$8.87
  4.6
Bus
CS Travel
Executive VIP
14:30
18:45
$7.18
  4.5
Bus
CS Travel
Executive VIP
15:30
19:45
$7.18
  4.5
Bus
Res2 Express
2x2
16:20
18:50
$3.10
Bus
LA Holidays
Express
20:45
05:53
$16.09
Bus
Asia Express
Express
21:25
04:55
$13.03
Bus
Maraliner
Executive 1X2
22:15
07:40
$11.46

How to get from Penang to Pahang

Travelling between Penang and Pahang is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 601.47 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 341.49.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Pahang?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 15 hours to travel between Penang and Pahang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Penang and Pahang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 35m to reach Pahang.

How much does it cost to get from Penang to Pahang?

Travelling between Penang and Pahang can be as cheap as USD 341.49 if you opt for a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi and as expensive as USD 601.47 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Penang and Pahang ?

  • 3 from Penang to Pahang starting from 00:00 Butterworth Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Butterworth Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Penang to Pahang.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Penang to Pahang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 47.70.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Penang and Pahang

AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Penang to Pahang overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Penang and Pahang

CS Travel, Unititi Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Penang and Pahang

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

What is the most popular transport to get from Penang to Pahang?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Penang to Pahang

Facts about the transport from Penang to Pahang

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure7:15 AM
Latest Departure11:05 PM
Departures per day3
Distance851 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBatik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, CS Travel, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Firefly, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Unititi Express