G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple

by Bicycle, Route or Car

Malaysia G Hotel Gurney, George Town Kek Lok Si Temple

Other

Bus (Line 101 bus)

1 h 12 min

4 km.

from $1.13

Bus (Line 103 bus)

1 h 22 min

4 km.

from $1.17

Bus operators

Rapid Penang

Phone:

04-255 8000

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

myrapid.com.my/bus-train/rapid-penang/

Bus from Jalan Bagan Jermal(Gurney) to Komtar

Ave. Duration:

15 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.38–$0.57

Bus from Terminal Komtar to Klinik

Ave. Duration:

29 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.38–$0.57

Bus from Gurney Plaza to Terminal

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.38–$0.57

What is the cheapest way to get from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple?

The cheapest way to get from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple is to line 101 bus and line 201 bus which costs $1 - $1 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple?

The fastest way to get from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $5.33 - $6.52 .

Is there a direct bus between G Hotel Gurney, George Town and Kek Lok Si Temple?

No, there is no direct bus from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple. However, there are services departing from Jalan Bagan Jermal(Gurney) and arriving at Klinik Desa Paya Terubong. via Terminal Komtar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple?

The distance between G Hotel Gurney, George Town and Kek Lok Si Temple is 16 km.

How do I travel from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple without a car?

The best way to get from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple without a car is to line 101 bus and line 201 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $1 - $1 .

How long does it take to get from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple bus from?

G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Jalan Bagan Jermal(Gurney) station.

Where does the G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple bus arrive?

G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Komtar Utara station.

Where can I stay near Kek Lok Si Temple?

There are 2213+ hotels available in Kek Lok Si Temple. Prices start at $33.93 per night.

George Town

George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2 million and the second largest metropolitan economy in the country. The city proper spans an area of 306 km2 (118 sq mi) encompassing Penang Island and surrounding islets, and had a population of 794,313 as of 2020.

Kek Lok Si

The Kek Lok Si Temple (simplified Chinese: 极乐寺; traditional Chinese: 極樂寺; pinyin: jílè sì) is a Buddhist temple in George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at Ayer Itam, it is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia. The entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890 to 1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the abbot. The main feature of the complex is the seven-story Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda commissioned by the late Thai king Rama VI, featuring 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha and the 36 (120 ft) bronze statue of Guanyin (Kuan Yin), the Goddess of Mercy. The 10,000 Buddhas concept belongs to the Chinese Mahāyāna school of Buddhism while Rama VI was king over a Theravāda country and Buddhist tradition.

Penang Hill

Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks near the center of Penang Island, Malaysia. It is located 9 km (5 mi) west of the centre of George Town. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which actually refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak. One of the peaks is known as Strawberry Hill, which was also the name of a house owned by Francis Light, founder of Penang colony.

Four ways to Travel from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple

Transport providers

Bus operators

Rapid Penang

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple?

What is the fastest way to get from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple?

Is there a direct bus between G Hotel Gurney, George Town and Kek Lok Si Temple?

How far is it from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple?

How do I travel from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple without a car?

How long does it take to get from G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple?

Where do I catch the G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple bus from?

Where does the G Hotel Gurney, George Town to Kek Lok Si Temple bus arrive?

Where can I stay near Kek Lok Si Temple?