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Bus into/out of Penang Penang
22 Reviews Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal (Long Distance or Long Journey Bus...
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Penang International Airport Penang
17 Reviews Hi.. I stayed in Tune Hotel Penang. I didnt take taxi from airport to Tune Hotel. From airport, you can take Rapid Penang. Go to downstair and find the Rapid Penang bus counter. Bus number is U401....
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Public Transport in Penang Penang
31 Reviews Hi, If you arrive by bus at Georgetown, I presume that you reach at Komtar. I am sorry if i m mistaken. From Komtar to Tanjung Bungah, you can take bus, RAPID Penang number 101. Here is the route...
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Ferry Terminal to Butterworth Penang
12 Reviews eventhough the is a bridge to connect the main land to penang, we decide to take a ferry trip to cross to the island.avoid weekend or during 8-9am or 5-6 pm as people coming and going back from the...
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Ferry Terminal to Langkawi & Indonesia Penang
10 Reviews There are regular boat service between Penang-Medan and Penang-Langkawi (& Pulau Payar). It is about 5-6 hours to Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia and 2-3 hours to Langkawi. Beware that the seas can be...
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Rent a Car in Penang Penang
13 Reviews I visited Penang on the 29th October with my son for a return visit. My last time in Penang was 1975. I was fortunate enough to hire Simon with a brand new Honda for the day. First we visited...
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Fun time - Trishaw ride Penang
16 Reviews Once the most common mode of transport, the trishaw (rickshaw) is still very much alive today. Riding in it is a very pleasant experience for in Penang and, the trishaw is King Of The Road. You can...
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Train terminal in Butterworth Penang
3 Reviews we got off the ferry from butterworth after a train journey from singapore,where we had been warned that all taxi drivers are robbers in penang(off singapore taxi drivers) and tried to get a taxi to...
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Drive into Penang Penang
6 Reviews Driving into Penang is make easy ever since the Penang bridge is built. It is the longest bridge built in SEA. Travel into Penang is free but when travel out, you must pay around RM16 ( Cant remember...
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I used the same company that I used getting from Singapore to KL.Plusliner run normal buses at cheap prices and the more expensive 'NiCE' buses. The NiCe ones only have 24 seats and therefore are extremely roomy. A breakfast is provided but it is Asian style and it was too early in the day for my stomach!There is one rest stop for about 20 minutes. The total journey time is around 5 hours.
I'm planning for a short trip back to Penang on 24th Oct 1855hrs and return 27th Oct'08 2100hrs by flight. Anyone would like to take the same trip? SQ requires 2 to travel for cheaper price of $328 compare to single pax $415. Hope to get some answer before 20th.
For most tourists, the most convenient transport from the airport to your hotel, unfortunately, is only the airport taxi. There is no direct bus service. Most locals have someone to pick them up because the cost of airport taxi is relatively expensive.Inside the airport arrival lobby, you head for the taxi/limousine stand. There you purchase your taxi coupon and pay accordingly to which zone you are travelling too. There is a surchage after midnight.You will be assigned a taxi number and wait for the taxi right at the airport exit. You have the taxi all to yourself and do not share with anyone else. There is no need for tips or other charges. Starting this year, all rear seat passengers also must wear the seat belts.
This fairly new long distance bus station at Sungai Nibong was to alleviate traffic jam caused by the old long distance bus station at Komtar and bus stopover at Gelugor. On the top floor, there are different counters selling bus tickets to all destinations in Peninsular Malaysia as well as Singapore and Thailand. There are also convenience stores as cafetaria. There is a taxi stand as well as bus services by Rapid Penang to other places in Penang island. Nearby is the Supertanker Hawker Center (10 minutes walk) and the Queensbay Mall (20 minutes walk or by bus Rapid Penang).
The Butterworth bridge is currently the only mode of transportation for land based vehicles from the Malay mainland and Pulau Pinang. It was opened in 1985, where previous to this, traffic could only come by ferry. The new bridge is currently a toll bridge, however it is only tolled one way (to the island). You are free to leave the island at no charge. The average charge for vehicles is RM25.
For short distances, take the trishaw, the feeling of air on your face and hair is nice, especially in the evenings. Trishaws tend to be found around Penang Road, as that place is full of foreign tourists, esp the backpacker types.
In Penang, there a loads of motorcycles. And they are psycho riders. Visitors renting a car to drive around Penang need to becareful of them because if you're not used to the heavy motorcycle traffic...you could end up in a nasty accident.Alot of backpackers rent a motorcycle to get around. No worries, you'll get used to it in no time :)Penang is a small island...you can do a round island drive in a car in 2 hours (doing about 70km/h average). So a motorcycle is probably the most convenient for parking and getting around.
Taxis always wait for foreign tourists, as they give bigger tips !But for the backpackers, they'll shy away from you.
In Penang, most tourist will eventually have at least one ride in a trishaw!
Eastern And Oriental Hotel Penang
16 Reviews and 471 Opinions Like other reviewers, we didn't actually stay here, we had a drink the bar which overlooks the...
Hotel Mingood George Town
2 Reviews and 153 Opinions We came for a short stay but extended due to the more than adequate accommodations, convenient...
Hard Rock Hotel Penang Batu Feringgi
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Q: STAYING AT THE GOLDEN SANDS RESORT PENANG 22ND AUGUST FOR 7 NIGHTS WITH MY WIFE,HAVE WE MADE THE WRIGHT CHOICE ? BINNZY
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