Penang, a world-renowned holiday destination and also listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site is famous for both cultural and scenic beauty. Penang is famous for its breezy beaches and is also known as the food capital of Malaysia. Kuantan, on the other hand, is a small town in Malaysia and the best place for a beach getaway. If you want to get away from the hustle-bustle of the city and enjoy your vacations in the lap of nature, then this place is just for you.
The distance between Penang and Kuantan is around 576 km and is covered by a number of buses. There are several coach companies efficiently providing bus services to complete the 6 to 7-hour road journey. These comfortable buses would not only make your journey pleasant but also hassle-free.
Most of the people prefer traveling the distance between Penang and Kuantan by bus as it is a very convenient and economical transport option. The buses which run on this route are designed to tackle the terrain and any other conditions that might be encountered on this journey. A number of bus operators such as Kesatuan Express, Maraliner, Utama Express, and Mega Star Transportation have their buses running on the route. These buses are equipped with comfortable seats and other luxuries to make sure travelers do not face any kind of problem.
Penang to Kuantan Bus Details
The first bus for the day leaves at around 11 am which will drop you off at around 5:30 pm. Similarly, the last bus of the day leaves around 11:59 pm which will drop you off around 6:30 am in the morning.
Tickets for buses from Penang to Kuantan could be booked online at a price starting at RM 56. Just book your tickets online and travel with a free mind. The online booking is not only hassle-free but it might also get you attractive deals and discounts.
A total of 7 buses run on the route from Penang to Kuantan. These buses ferry people every few hours from Penang to Kuantan. The several categories of buses that could be booked to travel to Kuantan include SVIP, Double-Deck, and Double-Deck SVIP.
You can board your bus to Penang from several boarding points available in the city such as Sungai Nibong, Penang Komtar, Penang Sentral, and Chai Leng Park. Similarly, you can get off at various drop-off points in Kuantan such as Hentian Kuantan and Kuantan Bus Terminal.
Things to do in Kuantan
Following are some of the places you can explore once you are in Kuantan:
- Berkelah Falls: You can spend your time swimming or relax with your family in a big pool in the middle of Berkelah Falls.
- Rainbow Waterfall: Once here, you can see a huge rainbow which forms by the waterfalls and the whole scene is breathtaking.
- Teluk Cempedak: The serenity of this place is blissful and clean air along with blue gushing water acts as an icing on the cake.
- Lao Zi Temple: You can also pay a visit to the Lao Zi Temple where you can pay homage to the founder of Taoism, Lao Zi, which also houses a 7m tall statue of the patriarch.
- Bukit Panorama: A 45 min hike through the lush green hills would take you to this hilltop and you will find yourself surrounded by nature and the beautiful scenery of the clouds and mountains right in front of you.
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