What Is It

The Penang Hill Funicular Train is a popular tourist attraction that offers a panoramic view of George Town.

Who Is Eligible

The Penang Hill Funicular Train is open to all members of the public, including Malaysian Citizens and Foreign Nationals.

Required Documents

  • MyKad: required for Malaysian Citizens to purchase tickets at the discounted rate.

    • Step-by-Step Procedure

    1. Online Ticket Purchase: buy tickets online via the official Penang Hill portal (penanghill.gov.my) 2. Counter Ticket Purchase: purchase tickets at the ticketing counters at the Lower Station in Air Itam

    Cost & Processing Time

    Normal Round Trip tickets are priced at:
  • RM12 for Malaysian Adults, RM6 for Malaysian Children/Seniors
  • RM30 for Foreign National Adults, RM15 for Foreign National Children
    • Fast Lane upgrades are priced at:
  • RM40 for Malaysian Adults, RM20 for Malaysian Children/Seniors
  • RM80 for Foreign National Adults, RM40 for Foreign National Children

    • Where to Apply

    Tickets can be purchased online via the official Penang Hill portal (penanghill.gov.my) or at the ticketing counters at the Lower Station in Air Itam.

    Important Notes

    During peak seasons and weekends, waiting times for the Normal Lane can exceed 2 hours. Upgrading to Fast Lane is highly recommended to bypass long queues.