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National Museum of Singapore
The oldest museum in Singapore, focusing on the history and culture of the city-state.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 48 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
602 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from George Town to Singapore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from George Town to Singapore will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 10 buses that leave George Town for Singapore on Fri, May 15, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 602 km distance in an average of 9 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 10 h 24 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.
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Executive(2+1)Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from George Town to Singapore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 374 miles (602 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from George Town to Singapore:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from George Town to Singapore costing on average $113 (€90).
Other travel options to Singapore take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€35) compared to roughly $179 (€143) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $135 (€108). The journey takes 9h 50m versus 8h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Super Nice, KKKL Sdn Bhd, KKKL Express, Sri Maju Group, Billion Stars.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for George Town to Singapore buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KKKL SDN BHD | 9:00 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 10h35 | 7:35 AM Singapore, E Coasr Rd (Village Hotel Katong) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 PM George Town | 10h24 | 7:24 AM Singapore | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 PM George Town | 10h24 | 7:24 AM Singapore | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 9:00 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 9h25 | 6:25 AM Singapore, Woodlands Checkpoint | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 9:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 9h26 | 6:56 AM Singapore, Woodlands Checkpoint | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 9:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 10h27 | 7:57 AM Singapore, E Coasr Rd (Village Hotel Katong) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:30 PM George Town | 10h24 | 7:54 AM Singapore | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:30 PM George Town | 10h24 | 7:54 AM Singapore | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 10:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 10h18 | 8:18 AM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 10:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 9h26 | 7:26 AM Singapore, Woodlands Checkpoint | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from George Town to Singapore run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 374 miles (602 km) distance in 9h 22m.
Distance 374 miles (602 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 9h 22m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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