Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill

by Bicycle, Route or Car

Malaysia Gurney Plaza Penang Hill

Other

Bus, Taxi

57 min

4 km.

from $17.35

Bus operators

Rapid Penang

Phone:

04-255 8000

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

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

Bus from Gurney Plaza to Terminal

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.38–$0.57

Bus from Terminal Komtar to Stesen

Ave. Duration:

36 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$0.45–$0.64

Bus from Gurney Plaza to SMJK

Ave. Duration:

3 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.34–$0.51

What is the cheapest way to get from Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill is to line 103 bus and line 204 bus which costs $2.72 - $18.48 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill?

The fastest way to get from Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill is to taxi which takes 55 min and costs $10.33 - $13.04 .

How far is it from Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill?

The distance between Gurney Plaza and Penang Hill is 21 km.

How do I travel from Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill without a car is to line 103 bus and line 204 bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $2.72 - $18.48 .

How long does it take to get from Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Penang Hill?

There are 2180+ hotels available in Penang Hill. 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 Gurney Plaza to Penang Hill

Transport providers

Bus operators

Rapid Penang

Questions and Answers

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