How to get from Upper Station to Gelugor by bus and funicular?

Upper Station to Gelugor - Funicular Schedule

The PHC funicular from Upper Station to Gelugor runs from 06:30 to 23:00, with departures every 30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 28 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Upper Station to Gelugor by bus and funicular

To get from Upper Station to Gelugor in Pulau Pinang, you’ll need to take one funicular line and 2 bus lines: take the PHC funicular from Upper Station station to Lower Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 204 bus and finally take the 304 bus from Han Chiang College station to Restoran Kampung Ku station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is MYR32.80. The bus and funicular schedule from Upper Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and funicular schedule to Gelugor on the Moovit app.

88minMYR32.80
Funicular - PHC
Bus - 204204
Bus - 304304
Walk to Gelugor
Leaves from Upper Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from funicular station
    Start from funicular station
    Upper Station
  • 2
    Funicular - PHC
    Wait for funicular
    PHC
    Lower Station
  • 3
    Ride to funicular station
    Ride to funicular station
    Lower Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stesen Bukit Bendera
    ID IAQ0293
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Bukit Bendera -Jeti
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smka Al-Mashoor (L)
    ID I0Q0073
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Han Chiang College
    ID I0Q0072
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Gurney- Bkt.Gedung
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Restoran Kampung Ku
    ID IGR1453
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gelugor
    Walk to
    Gelugor
    Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper Station to Gelugor

The distance between Upper Station, Pulau Pinang and Gelugor, Pulau Pinang is approximately 13.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper Station to Gelugor by bus and funicular, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pulau Pinang – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Funicular schedule from Upper Station to Gelugor

To check the bus and funicular schedule from Upper Station to Gelugor using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Upper Station) and destination (Gelugor), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and funicular routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and funicular, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and funicular schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Upper Station to Gelugor?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Funicular line PHC, Bus line 204, Bus line 304.

  • Is there a direct funicular between Upper Station and Gelugor in Pulau Pinang?

    No, you’ll have to take one funicular line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which funicular line goes from Upper Station to Gelugor in Pulau Pinang?

    The PHC funicular line goes from Lower Station near Upper Station to Stesen Bukit Bendera station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Stesen Bukit Bendera station near Gelugor in Pulau Pinang.

  • How long does it take to travel from Upper Station to Gelugor in Pulau Pinang by funicular and bus?

    The total travel time between Upper Station and Gelugor in Pulau Pinang by funicular and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the funicular near Upper Station to get to Gelugor in Pulau Pinang?

    Get on the PHC funicular from the Lower Station near Upper Station in Pulau Pinang.

  • Where do I get off the funicular when travelling between Upper Station and Gelugor in Pulau Pinang?

    Get off the funicular at the Stesen Bukit Bendera stop, which is closest to Gelugor in Pulau Pinang.

  • How much is the funicular fare from Upper Station to Gelugor?

    The ride from Upper Station to Gelugor costs MYR32.80.

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