Lorry hire & house moving: KL to Penang
What a lorry or a house move between KL and Penang usually costs, how far and how long it is, and what to check before you book. It's much the same the other way, from Penang to KL.
The route at a glance
| Distance | about 353 km |
|---|---|
| Driving time (car) | about 3 h 50 min to 4 h 20 min |
| Main roads | PLUS North–South Expressway (E1), then the Penang Bridge or the Second Bridge to the island |
| Toll, one way | car or 4-wheel 1-ton lorry RM35.51; 6-wheel lorry (most 3- and 5-ton) RM64.90 |
A loaded lorry is usually slower than a car, and movers add time for loading and unloading.
Typical house-move prices (one trip, with crew)
Market ranges from public Malaysian mover price lists (2024–2026):
| Lorry | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 1-ton lorry (10 ft) | about RM1,000–RM1,200 |
| 3-ton lorry (14 ft) | about RM1,300–RM1,600 |
| 5-ton lorry (17 ft) | about RM1,500–RM1,750 |
Market estimates, not CariLori prices: movers quote your exact move. Tolls are usually charged at cost on top, and a bigger home or more floors costs more.
What changes the price
- Floors and lifts at both ends, and how far the lorry can park from the door.
- Extra stops, packing, and taking furniture apart and putting it back together.
- Weekends, month-end and festive seasons cost more; book early for those.
- The empty trip back: long routes are priced one way. A mover already going your way may be cheaper; see shared lorries.
Route tips
- The Penang bridges charge only when you drive onto the island: RM5.74 for a car, and RM20.50 (Penang Bridge) or RM30.50 (Second Bridge) for a 2-axle lorry. Leaving the island is free.
- Moving to Butterworth or Perai on the mainland saves the bridge toll and some time.
- This is one of the busiest long routes: book 1–2 weeks ahead for weekends and month-end.
Moving from Penang to KL instead? Distance, tolls and prices are about the same.
Get quotes for this route
Post one free request with both addresses, floors, the date and what you're moving. Movers and lorry suppliers who cover these areas contact you directly by phone or WhatsApp.