The cheapest and fastest buses from Shah Alam to Butterworth
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€12
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€14
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 1 m
Buses on Sep 19
32
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Shah Alam to Butterworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shah Alam to Butterworth will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 32 buses from Shah Alam to Butterworth, including 32 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 288 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 1 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h 1 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.
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS11:45 AM5h01Shah Alam, Bus Terminal4:46 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral€121One-way0 transfers
QUICK LINER EXPRESS10:00 AM5h01Shah Alam, Bus Terminal3:01 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral€121One-way0 transfers
QUICK LINER EXPRESS6:30 PM5h01Shah Alam, Bus Terminal11:31 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral€121One-way0 transfers
QUICK LINER EXPRESS10:45 PM5h01Shah Alam, Bus Terminal3:46 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral€121One-way0 transfers
QUICK LINER EXPRESS2:30 PM5h01Shah Alam, Bus Terminal7:31 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral€121One-way0 transfers
PANCARAN MATAHARI11:00 AM5h01Shah Alam, Bus Terminal4:01 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral€141One-way0 transfers
PANCARAN MATAHARI9:00 PM5h01Shah Alam, Bus Terminal2:01 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral€141One-way0 transfers
QUICK LINER EXPRESS10:00 AM5h01Shah Alam, Bus Terminal3:01 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral€121One-way0 transfers
BILLION STARS10:00 AM5h01Shah Alam, Bus Terminal3:01 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral€141One-way0 transfers
PANCARAN MATAHARI3:00 PM5h01Shah Alam, Bus Terminal8:01 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Shah Alam to Butterworth
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Shah Alam to Butterworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a flight costs an average of €40.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Shah Alam to Butterworth:
A bus is €26 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Shah Alam to Butterworth costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Butterworth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.17. The journey takes 5h 1m versus 3h 50m 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.
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.
Shah Alam to Butterworth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:01AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:31PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator SUASANA HOLIDAY | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:31PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator LEXOJAYA | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:31PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:31PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator LEXOJAYA | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator SUASANA HOLIDAY | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:31PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:31PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator LEXOJAYA | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:46PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:01PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator LEXOJAYA | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:31PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:31PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:01AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:01AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:31AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:31AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:01AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator SUASANA HOLIDAY | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 03:16AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:31AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:46AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:31AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:31AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Live departures
Shah Alam to Butterworth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Shah Alam to Butterworth buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | 10:00 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 3:01 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUASANA HOLIDAY | 10:15 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 3:16 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 10:30 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 3:31 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 10:45 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 3:46 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 11:30 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 4:31 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:30 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 4:31 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
SUASANA HOLIDAY | 8:00 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 1:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | 8:30 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 1:31 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
LEXOJAYA | 9:00 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 2:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 9:00 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 2:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARALINER | 9:00 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 2:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:30 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 2:31 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 10:00 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 3:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:00 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 3:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | 10:00 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 3:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:00 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 3:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 11:00 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 4:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 11:30 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 4:31 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | 11:45 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 4:46 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 1:00 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 6:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUASANA HOLIDAY | 1:45 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 6:46 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 2:30 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 7:31 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 3:00 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 8:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
INTERCITY COACH | 3:00 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 8:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 3:30 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 8:31 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 5:00 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 10:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
LEXOJAYA | 5:30 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 10:31 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 6:30 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 11:31 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 7:00 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 12:01 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 9:00 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 2:01 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARALINER | 9:00 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 2:01 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 9:30 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 2:31 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:30 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 5h01 | 2:31 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Shah Alam to Butterworth
Buses from Shah Alam to Butterworth run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 5h 1m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from Shah Alam to Butterworth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shah Alam to Butterworth 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 Butterworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Shah Alam to Butterworth
Most Shah Alam to Butterworth buses use the Shah Alam, Bus Terminal to Butterworth, Penang Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Shah Alam and Butterworth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Shah Alam station do buses to Butterworth leave from?
Getting to Shah Alam, Bus Terminal from Shah Alam city centre
Shah Alam, Bus Terminal is 5 km from Shah Alam city centre. Public transport options include:
Shah Alam, Bus Terminal bus station facilities and services
Shah Alam, Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and small eateries available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines from major banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities.
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