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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Singapore to Butterworth
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$44
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$49
Fastest journey on Sep 18
9 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
9 h 47 m
Buses on Sep 18
13
Distance
599 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Singapore to Butterworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Singapore to Butterworth will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 13 buses from Singapore to Butterworth, including 13 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 599 km distance in an average of 9 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 9 h 50 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.
BILLION STARS11:05 PM10h17Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson9:22 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$441One-way0 transfers- BILLION STARS10:10 PM10h24Singapore, Oxley BizHub8:34 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$441One-way0 transfers
- BILLION STARS11:20 PM9h47Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT)9:07 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$441One-way0 transfers
- BILLION STARS11:15 PM10h09Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal9:24 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$441One-way0 transfers
- BILLION STARS10:15 PM10h09Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal8:24 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$441One-way0 transfers
STARMART EXPRESS6:00 PM9h45Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal3:45 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$731One-way0 transfers- STARMART EXPRESS10:15 PM9h45Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal8:00 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$451One-way0 transfers
- BILLION STARS11:20 PM9h47Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT)9:07 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$441One-way0 transfers
- BILLION STARS10:20 PM9h47Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT)8:07 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$441One-way0 transfers
- STARMART EXPRESS6:45 PM9h50Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre)4:35 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Singapore to Butterworth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Singapore to Butterworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $269.
Distance: 372 miles (599 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $269 Average price |
10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Singapore to Butterworth:
A bus is $218 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Singapore to Butterworth costing on average $269 (€221).
Other travel options to Butterworth take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
Singapore to Butterworth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator The One Travel & Tours | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:17PM | Duration 9h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 03:39AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:17AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator GRASSLAND COACH | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator GRASSLAND COACH | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator GRASSLAND COACH | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 07:37AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator GRASSLAND COACH | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 08:22AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:07AM | Duration 9h47 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 9h47 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Live departures
Singapore to Butterworth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Singapore to Butterworth buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARMART EXPRESS | 6:00 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h45 | 3:45 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| STARMART EXPRESS | 6:45 PM Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) | 9h50 | 4:35 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
 GRASSLAND | 9:00 PM Singapore, Lavender Station Exit A/ICA | 10h09 | 7:09 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| GRASSLAND | 9:05 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h45 | 6:50 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| GRASSLAND | 9:20 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 7:37 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| STARMART EXPRESS | 10:00 PM Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) | 9h50 | 7:50 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 10:05 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 8:22 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 10:10 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h24 | 8:34 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| STARMART EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h45 | 8:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 10:15 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h09 | 8:24 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 10:20 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h47 | 8:07 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 11:05 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 9:22 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 11:10 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h24 | 9:34 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 11:15 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h09 | 9:24 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 11:20 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h47 | 9:07 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Singapore to Butterworth
Singapore
Malaysia
Buses from Singapore to Butterworth run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:14, the last at 23:46. The fastest bus covers the 372 miles (599 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 372 miles (599 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€35) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 8:14 AM |
Last bus 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: Billion Stars, Starmart Express, Sri Maju Group, GRASSLAND COACH, Super Nice from Singapore to ButterworthYou can travel by bus between Singapore to Butterworth with Billion Stars, Starmart Express, Sri Maju Group, GRASSLAND COACH, Super Nice for as low as $42 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Bus from Singapore to Butterworth Cross-Border Travel Information
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| General Information | Bus travel between Singapore and Butterworth, Malaysia is common. Buses stop at the border for immigration. |
| Visa Required | ❌ |
| Visa Requirement Details | Not required for most nationalities entering Malaysia via Singapore. |
| E-Visa | ❌ |
| Visa On Arrival (At The Border) | ❌ |
| Visa Validity | 30 days (for visa-exempt countries) |
| Where To Get On Arrival Visa | Directly at the immigration office; for non-exempt countries, apply before travel. |
| Border Crossing Time | 1–3 hours depending on queues and season. |
| Passport Validity | Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. |
| Immigration Process | Exit Singapore → Clear Malaysian immigration → Proceed to Butterworth. |
| Luggage Check Or Custom Inspection | ✅ |
| Luggage Check Or Custom Inspection Details | Possible during peak hours or luggage checks. |
| Popular Borders Crossing By Bus | Woodlands Checkpoint and Tuas Second Link are the most popular for bus travel. |
| Bus Companies | Billion Stars, Starmart Express, Super Nice Express, KKKL Travel & Tours Pte Ltd, and Sri Maju Group. |
| Money Needed Dollars? Local Money | Local currency (MYR) is more commonly used; SGD can be used for bus fares. |
| Fees | ✅ |
| Fees Details | Bus fares vary, but additional fees may apply for luggage or customs. |
| Direct Bus After Transfer | ❌ |
| Other Mode Of Transport To The Final Destination | Direct bus services are available, but transfers are common. |
| Food At Border | ✅ |
| Atm At Border | ✅ |
| Atm Details | ATMs are available, but it's wise to carry cash. |
| Toilets At Border | ✅ |
| Toilets At Border Details | Basic facilities are available at the border. |
| Common Scams | Be cautious of overcharging bus fares or unofficial fees. |
| Tips For Smooth Trip | Ensure you have a valid passport and visa if required; reboard the correct bus after immigration; keep valuables secure. |
| Border Opening Hours | 24/7 |
| Border Opening Hours/ Details | Border crossings are generally open 24/7. |
| Travel Insurrance | Recommended for peace of mind. |
| Vaccination Certificates | Typically not required unless arriving from certain countries. |
| Dress Appropriately | Dress modestly to avoid issues at official counters. |
| Photos And Phones | No photography is allowed at immigration counters; keep your phone secure. |
| Emergency Contact | Keep embassy and bus company contact numbers handy. |
FAQs: Bus from Singapore to Butterworth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Singapore 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.
- Billion Stars
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Starmart Express
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Billion Stars
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Starmart Express
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Singapore to Butterworth
Most Singapore to Butterworth buses use the Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal to Butterworth, Penang Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Singapore and Butterworth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Singapore station do buses to Butterworth leave from?
Getting to Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal from Singapore city centre
Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal is 2 km from Singapore city centre. Public transport options include:
Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal bus station facilities and services
Singapore, Golden Mile Express 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 restaurants available in Golden Mile Complex
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTMs available in Golden Mile Complex.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson from Singapore city centre
Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson is 6 km from Singapore city centre. Public transport options include:
Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson bus station facilities and services
Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Located in Grantral Mall Macpherson with various food options
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in mall. ATMs are available at mall ATMs.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson: Wheelchair accessible, elevators available.
Getting to Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) from Singapore city centre
Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) is 16 km from Singapore city centre. Public transport options include:
Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) bus station facilities and services
Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple eateries in Boon Lay Shopping Centre.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre). ATMs are available in Boon Lay Shopping Centre.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre): Wheelchair accessible bus stops.
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