Air Transit

Penang is easily accessible by air with daily flights from major airports in the country and the region. The Penang International Airport is about 20km from the city centre. Taxis plying the route follow the coupon system where fares between the airport and various destinations in Penang are fixed.

Buses

The main public bus service is by Rapid Penang and it covers an extensive area both on the island and mainland. It also operates a Free CAT (Central Area Transit) bus service within George Town. KOMTAR Terminal is the central transfer terminal for buses that covers the whole of Penang Island. Simply ask around or look out for signboards to find out which bus route serves you best. Upon boarding the Rapid Penang bus, inform the driver of your destination, pay the amount required and receive a ticket for your trip. Remember to prepare exact change as no change will be given back as all buses do not carry change for safety reasons.

Website: https://myrapid.com.my/bus-train/rapid-penang/

Taxi+E-hailing Services

Taxis are easily available around the island; it is a common means of getting around by visitors. Be sure to agree on a price before boarding the taxi. Start by asking how much it is to get to your destination; you can negotiate on the prices quoted if you feel that they are too high.

Apps such as Grab is available in Penang. Simply download the app to start booking your trips. Payment is either by cash or credit/debit card.

Ferry

The Ferry Terminal or Jetty is where passengers board the ferry that plies between Penang Island and the mainland. Penang Island is just a 10- minute ferry ride from Butterworth. If you are taking a train to Penang from Kuala Lumpur or other cities, you may board the ferry to Penang Island from the ferry terminal at Butterworth, which is located next to the train station. Although it is possible to travel between the island and the mainland via the Penang Bridge, taking the ferry is also convenient. 

Operating Hours:
7.00am -11.30pm** Departing from Penang island (Swettenham Pier) to the mainland (Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim)
6.30am -11.00pm** Departing from the mainland (Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim) to the island (Swettenham Pier) 

Operating Intervals:
20 minutes (peak hours) & 30/60 minutes (non-peak hours)
Note** Schedules are an estimation.

Rail

The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth takes approximately five hours. Taking the train is a comfortable way to travel within the country and it affords one the opportunity to see a lot of the countryside. The railway station on mainland Penang connects to the mainline which runs from Bangkok to Johor Bahru (for access from Singapore).