The TOP Penang is at the top of KOMTAR, the tallest tower in George Town, on Penang Road in the centre of the city. KOMTAR is also Rapid Penang's main bus terminal, and most city buses stop there, at the foot of the tower.
From the heritage centre
The free Central Area Transit (CAT) bus loops through the old town of George Town between the ferry jetty at Weld Quay and KOMTAR, so most visitors can board it near their hotel.
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- George Town heritage centre
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Board the CAT bus
Stops include Penang Road for Chulia Street, Armenian Street, Little India and the Penang State Museum. Weld Quay, by the ferry jetty, is the end of the line.
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Ride to KOMTAR
It is free and comes about every 15 minutes, from 06:00 to 23:45.
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Enter KOMTAR Walk
From the KOMTAR bus terminal, walk into the building through the KOMTAR Walk entrance.
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Go up to Level 6
Ride the escalators to Level 5, then go up to the counter on Level 6, where online vouchers are exchanged and tickets are sold.
From the airport, Batu Ferringhi and the mainland
Penang International Airport: Rapid Penang buses 401 and 401E run to KOMTAR about every 30 minutes and take 50–60 minutes. The fare is RM 2.70, and drivers take only the exact fare.
Batu Ferringhi: bus 101 runs along the north coast to the KOMTAR bus station every 10–20 minutes, for RM 2.70.
Butterworth and Penang Sentral: the ferry from Penang Sentral crosses to the Raja Tun Uda terminal in George Town in about 20 minutes, every 30 minutes, for RM 2 (card or e-wallet only). The free CAT bus stops on the main road outside the terminal.
Car: park in the KOMTAR multi-storey car park, which has sections set aside for The TOP.
Taxi or Grab: ask for KOMTAR.
The TOP Penang address and hours
- Address
- The TOP, KOMTAR, Penang Road, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
- Opening hours
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- Monday10:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday10:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday – Sunday10:00 – 22:00
Hours are for the Rainbow Skywalk and the Observatory Deck. The SkyBridge runs 10:00–19:00, last entry 18:00. The open-air levels close in rain and lightning.
Getting to The TOP Penang: questions
- Which bus goes to The TOP Penang?
- Most Rapid Penang buses stop at the KOMTAR terminal, right under the tower. In the old town take the free CAT bus; from the airport take bus 401 or 401E, and from Batu Ferringhi bus 101.
- Is there a free bus to KOMTAR?
- Yes. The CAT bus is free and loops through the heritage centre between Weld Quay and KOMTAR about every 15 minutes, from 06:00 to 23:45.
- Can I park at The TOP Penang?
- Yes, in the KOMTAR multi-storey car park, which has sections set aside for The TOP.
- Where is the entrance to The TOP?
- Inside KOMTAR. From the KOMTAR Walk entrance, take the escalators up to Level 5; the ticket counter is on Level 6.