The distance between George Town and Putrajaya is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from George Town to Putrajaya by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Putrajaya → George Town if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
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Take the bus to KL Sentral.
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Take the bus to AmanJaya Ipoh then take the train to KL Sentral.
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There are several options for getting from George Town to Putrajaya by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MYR 67 ($15) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 155 ($35).
The distance between George Town and Putrajaya is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (196 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from George Town and Putrajaya by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from George Town to Putrajaya is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx MYR 155 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between George Town and Putrajaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 67 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between George Town and Putrajaya. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George Town and Putrajaya. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from George Town to Putrajaya. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in KL Sentral. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Billion Stars Express, KPB Express, New Asian Travel, KKKL Express and Plusliner run regular bus services between George Town and Putrajaya. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from George Town and Putrajaya. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between George Town and Putrajaya with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Airways and Firefly fly between George Town and Putrajaya. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Kuala Lumpur (KUL). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from George Town to Putrajaya typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
The closest major airport to Putrajaya is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) (KUL) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Putrajaya. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) (SZB) and Ipoh Airport (IPH) (IPH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from George Town and Putrajaya. The distance is around 379km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George Town to Putrajaya is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around MYR 80 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 25m | MYR 155($35) | every 30 mins | 371km (230 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 45m | MYR 220($50) | hourly | 356km (221 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Plane | 3h 20m | MYR 195($44) | every 2 hours | 555km (345 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 20m | MYR 80($18) | every 30 mins | 386km (240 miles) |
Bus to Putrajaya Sentral | 5h 45m | MYR 67($15) | every 20 mins | 385km (239 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 55m | MYR 95($21) | 5 times a day | 405km (252 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 4hrs | MYR 80($18) | on demand | 379km (236 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 20m | MYR 84($19) | hourly | 373km (232 miles) |
Billion Stars Express
KPB Express
New Asian Travel
KKKL Express
Plusliner
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Airways
Firefly
KTM ETS Malaysia Railway
Rapid Ferry
The following major airports near Putrajaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.