Nearest airport
Penang International Airport (PEN) | 20 km | 40 minutes by road to the funicular station
Penang, Malaysia
Quick answer
Take Rapid Penang Bus 204 from George Town (KOMTAR) directly to the lower funicular station in Air Itam. Grab taxis are also cheap.
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Penang International Airport (PEN) | 20 km | 40 minutes by road to the funicular station
Butterworth Railway Station (Mainland) | 15 km | 45 minutes via ferry and road
Air Itam Bus Terminal / Penang Hill Lower Station | 0.1 km | 2 minutes walking
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Take Rapid Penang Bus 204 from George Town (KOMTAR) directly to the lower funicular station in Air Itam. Grab taxis are also cheap.
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