6 BUKIT BENDERA (PENANG HILL)

view at Penang Hill

The Penang Hill Railway

LOCATION : GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA

Penang Hill is one of Penang island's featured attractions. 

 Penang Hill is located about 830 meters above sea level.

It stands prominently from the lowlands 

as a hilly and forested area. 

Its cool and fresh climate from the tropical heat of George Town. 

It's original name was Flagstaff Hill known by the British.

The Penang Hill railway has been operating since 1923, 

providing 87 years of service until today. 

Today it is capable of carrying up to 100 passengers at one go, and the train runs every half hour.

Schedule for cable car:

Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 6.30am to 7pm
Weekends and public holiday: 6.30am to 9pm

Fare:

For Malaysian:

Adult: RM 8 per adult

Children: RM 4 (age 7-12) per child

Senior Citizen: RM 4 per person

Monthly Pass: RM 24 (for resident on the hill)

Disabled Person Free (with OKU card)

For Foreign Tourists:

Adult: RM 30 per adult

Children: RM 15 (age 7-12) per child