The cheapest and fastest buses from Singapore to Penang
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
9 h 34 m
Average duration
9 h 42 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
593 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Singapore to Penang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Singapore to Penang will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 43 buses that leave Singapore for Penang on Sun, Mar 29, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 29 the direct buses cover the 593 km distance in an average of 9 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 34 m .
On Sun, Mar 29 the slowest buses will take 9 h 44 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 STARS09:55PM10h17Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson08:12AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$531One-way0 transfers
BILLION STARS09:30PM9h47Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT)07:17AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$531One-way0 transfers
BILLION STARS09:55PM10h13Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson08:08AMPerai, Complex Chai Leng Park$531One-way0 transfers
BILLION STARS10:30PM10h13Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT)08:43AMGeorge Town, Komtar Bus Terminal$531One-way0 transfers
BILLION STARS10:50PM10h20Singapore, Oxley BizHub09:10AMPerai, Complex Chai Leng Park$531One-way0 transfers
STARMART EXPRESS10:15PM9h34Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal07:49AMPerai, Complex Chai Leng Park$551One-way0 transfers
STARMART EXPRESS10:00PM9h42Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre)07:42AMPerai, Complex Chai Leng Park$551One-way0 transfers
BILLION STARS09:30PM9h44Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT)07:14AMGelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong$531One-way0 transfers
BILLION STARS10:30PM9h44Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT)08:14AMGelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong$531One-way0 transfers
STARMART EXPRESS10:15PM9h44Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal07:59AMGelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong$551One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Singapore to Penang
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Singapore to Penang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price |
10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Singapore to Penang Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:17AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 9h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator GRASSLAND COACH | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:48AM | Duration 10h18 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 10h12 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:22AM | Duration 10h32 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:59AM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:43AM | Duration 10h13 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 9h58 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Live departures
Singapore to Penang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Singapore to Penang buses for today, Saturday, March 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STARMART EXPRESS | 10:00 AM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h45 | 7:45 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
STARMART EXPRESS | 10:45 AM Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) | 9h50 | 8:35 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 11:00 AM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 9:17 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h47 | 11:17 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
GRASSLAND | 1:30 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 9h50 | 11:20 PM Nibong Tebal, Hub Nibong Tebal | 0 transfersDirect | |
GRASSLAND | 1:30 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 9h54 | 11:24 PM Sungai Jawi, Sungai Bakap | 0 transfersDirect | |
GRASSLAND | 1:30 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h18 | 11:48 PM Bukit Mertajam | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 10h13 | 11:43 PM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
GRASSLAND | 1:30 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h05 | 11:35 PM Simpang Ampat, Valdor - Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
GRASSLAND | 1:30 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h25 | 11:55 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h44 | 11:14 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 transfersDirect | |
GRASSLAND | 1:30 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 11:47 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
GRASSLAND | 1:30 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h02 | 11:32 PM Sungai Jawi, Jawi | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h58 | 11:33 PM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h12 | 11:47 PM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h09 | 11:44 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h20 | 11:55 PM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h41 | 12:31 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h32 | 12:22 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h20 | 12:10 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h24 | 12:14 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 12:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h13 | 12:08 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h25 | 12:20 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h42 | 12:37 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 10h13 | 12:43 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h47 | 12:17 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h57 | 12:27 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h44 | 12:14 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h09 | 12:44 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h58 | 12:33 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h20 | 12:55 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h12 | 12:47 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h20 | 1:10 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h24 | 1:14 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h41 | 1:31 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h32 | 1:22 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h25 | 1:20 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 1:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h42 | 1:37 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h13 | 1:08 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Singapore to Penang
Buses from Singapore to Penang run on average 34 times per day, taking around 10h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 368 miles (593 km) distance in 9h 34m.
Distance 368 miles (593 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 9h 34m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Starmart Express, Sri Maju Group, Billion Stars, Infobus, GRASSLAND COACH, Super Nice from Singapore to PenangYou can travel by bus between Singapore to Penang with Starmart Express, Sri Maju Group, Billion Stars, Infobus, GRASSLAND COACH, Super Nice for as low as $42 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Singapore to Penang
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Singapore to Penang 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 Penang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- GRASSLAND COACH
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators, and dedicated facilities are available at some bus stations.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- GRASSLAND COACH
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the policies during booking.
- Sri Maju Group
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Billion Stars
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Starmart Express
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Sri Maju Group
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Billion Stars
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Starmart Express
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Singapore to Penang
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Parking available at Golden Mile Complex
- Food court and restaurants available in Golden Mile Complex
- Taxi stand available outside the terminal
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available inside Golden Mile Complex
- Bus: 100, 961M
- MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC5)
- Free Wi-Fi available in building
- Available at Oxley BizHub complex
- Food court and several restaurants in Oxley BizHub
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available in building
- Bus: 2, 7, 13, 21, 63, 80, 87, 154
- MRT: Ubi Station (DT27)
- 07:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in mall
- Available at Grantral Mall Macpherson
- Located in Grantral Mall Macpherson with various food options
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible, elevators available
- Available in mall
- Available in mall
- Bus: 64, 65, 93, 100, 135, 155
- MRT: Macpherson (CC10)
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal
- Multi-story parking facility available at Penang Sentral
- Food court and various local restaurants available inside the terminal
- Available at designated taxi stands outside the terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Rapid Penang, Interstate buses
- Ferry: Penang Ferry Service
- Train: KTM Intercity
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available at terminal grounds, free for first hour
- Food court and several local food stalls inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, disabled-friendly facilities
- Available with small fee
- Bus: 301, 302, 401, 401E, CAT
- Train: NA
- 07:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Public parking available nearby
- Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Rapid Penang 601, 602, 604
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