How to travel from George Town to Penang National Park, Malaysia

The distance between George Town and Penang National Park is around 44km (28 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from George Town to Penang National Park by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Penang National ParkGeorge Town if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Penang National Park.

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    MYR 105($24)
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Drive

Drive to Penang National Park.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance44km (28 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George Town and Penang National Park

There are several options for getting from George Town to Penang National Park by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around MYR 105 ($24) and will take around 50min.

The distance between George Town and Penang National Park is around 44km (28 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 16km (10 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from George Town and Penang National Park by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from George Town to Penang National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx MYR 105 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between George Town and Penang National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around MYR 105 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between George Town and Penang National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Penang National Park. instead which will take 50min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between George Town and Penang National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Penang National Park. instead which will take 50min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from George Town to Penang National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Penang National Park. instead which will take 50min.

The closest major airport to Penang National Park is Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Penang National Park. Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) (AOR) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) (LGK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from George Town and Penang National Park. The distance is around 44km (28 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George Town to Penang National Park is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around MYR 105 ($24).

How do I get from George Town to Penang National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween George Town and Penang National Park

Transport options from George Town to Penang National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
50min
MYR 105($24)
on demand44km (28 miles)
Drive
50min
MYR 13($3)
on demand44km (28 miles)

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Airports near Penang National Park

The following major airports near Penang National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.

PEN
Penang International Airport (PEN)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Penang National Park
AOR
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Penang National Park
LGK
Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Penang National Park