The cheapest and fastest buses from Butterworth to Tanah Merah
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Butterworth to Tanah Merah is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Butterworth to Tanah Merah will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 2 buses that leave Butterworth for Tanah Merah on Wed, Aug 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 12 the direct buses cover the 203 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 12 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:30 PM5h40Butterworth7:10 PMTanah Merah€111One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM5h40Butterworth9:10 PMTanah Merah€111One-way0 transfers
1:30 PM5h40Butterworth7:10 PMTanah Merah€111One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM5h40Butterworth9:10 PMTanah Merah€111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Butterworth to Tanah Merah
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Butterworth to Tanah Merah among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €72.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €141 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 57m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Butterworth to Tanah Merah:
A bus is €129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Butterworth to Tanah Merah costing on average €141.
Other travel options to Tanah Merah take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 57m.
You'll arrive about -2h -16m sooner (5h 40m by bus vs 4h 24m by car) and save roughly €-1.51 compared to fuel and tolls (€12 vs €11). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Ekspres Perdana.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Butterworth to Tanah Merah Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Live departures
Butterworth to Tanah Merah bus times
The table below shows live departures for Butterworth to Tanah Merah buses for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 PM Butterworth | 5h40 | 7:40 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Butterworth | 5h40 | 9:10 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Butterworth to Tanah Merah
Buses from Butterworth to Tanah Merah run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 9:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Ekspres Perdana from Butterworth to Tanah MerahYou can travel by bus between Butterworth to Tanah Merah with Ekspres Perdana for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Ekspres Perdana
FAQs: Bus from Butterworth to Tanah Merah
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Butterworth to Tanah Merah by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tanah Merah, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Butterworth to Tanah Merah
Most Butterworth to Tanah Merah buses use the Butterworth, Penang Sentral to Tanah Merah station pair. Use this guide to compare Butterworth and Tanah Merah bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Tanah Merah station do buses from Butterworth arrive at?
Getting to Tanah Merah from Tanah Merah city centre
Tanah Merah is 2 km from Tanah Merah city centre. Public transport options include:
Tanah Merah bus station facilities and services
Tanah Merah has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tanah Merah.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tanah Merah: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tanah Merah: Wheelchair ramps.
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