Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target George Town (Komtar / Weld Quay), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Rapid Penang Bus 401 / 401E usually runs every 23-35 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

PENMalaysiaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Penang International Airport

Penang, Malaysia

Drop-off

George Town (Komtar / Weld Quay)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Rapid Penang Bus 401 / 401E

bus · 23-35m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Rapid Penang Bus 401 / 401E
Headway: 23-35
Backup: Rapid Penang Bus 102 · 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 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. Services operate roughly 05:30–23:10 with intervals about every 23–35 minutes; buses stop outside Arrivals and are a low-cost option to the city centre.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

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 06:00–23:15 every 60–80 minutes and is useful if staying near Komtar or along the northern beaches.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

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 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. Services operate roughly 05:30–23:10 with intervals about every 23–35 minutes; buses stop outside Arrivals and are a low-cost option to the city centre.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target George Town (Komtar / Weld Quay), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Rapid Penang Bus 401 / 401E usually runs every 23-35 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.