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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Interactive museum on Peranakan culture inside a restored mansion, with antiques and rooms showing Straits Chinese family life.
Cheapest price on Sep 26
€36
Average ticket price on Sep 26
€40
Fastest journey on Sep 26
9 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 26
9 h 33 m
Buses on Sep 26
56
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 €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
On Sat, Sep 26, we found 56 buses from Singapore to Penang, including 56 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 26 the direct buses cover the 593 km distance in an average of 9 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 18 m .
On Sat, Sep 26 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.
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GRASSLAND
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STARMART EXPRESS
STARMART EXPRESS
STARMART EXPRESS| 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, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:17AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator GRASSLAND COACH | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator GRASSLAND COACH | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator GRASSLAND COACH | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 07:37AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:43AM | Duration 10h13 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:31AM | Duration 10h41 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 08:37AM | Duration 10h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 08:22AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Starmart Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:59AM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 08:39AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:07AM | Duration 9h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:43AM | Duration 10h13 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 10h32 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:39AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 9h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
The table below shows live departures for Singapore to Penang buses for today, Friday, September 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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SRI MAJU GROUP | 7:00 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 5:17 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 | 10:15 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h24 | 8:39 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 | 10:25 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h09 | 8:34 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:35 PM Singapore, Beach Road (The Plaza) | 10h15 | 8:50 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:35 PM Singapore, Beach Road (The Plaza) | 10h19 | 8:54 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 | 11:15 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h24 | 9:39 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 | |
BILLION STARS | 11:25 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h09 | 9:34 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:35 PM Singapore, Beach Road (The Plaza) | 10h15 | 9:50 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:35 PM Singapore, Beach Road (The Plaza) | 10h19 | 9:54 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Singapore to Penang run on average 31 times per day, taking around 10h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €34 if you book in advance.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 368 miles (593 km) distance in 9h 18m.
Distance 368 miles (593 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 9h 18m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Penang — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Penang trip today.
Interactive museum on Peranakan culture inside a restored mansion, with antiques and rooms showing Straits Chinese family life.
Restored merchant mansion with period furnishings and guided insight into affluent Chinese life in 19th-century George Town.
Compact museum in a heritage shophouse presenting Penang's batik tradition, materials, and creative development through displays and workshops.
Historic waterfront clan settlement with stilt houses and wooden walkways, offering a living glimpse of old harbor life.
Lively heritage street known for murals, shophouses, temples, and small museums, ideal for a self-guided walk in George Town.
Seafront promenade with old colonial buildings, open lawns, and views toward the harbor, popular for walking and sunset.
Flat rice noodles stir-fried over high heat with prawns, cockles, egg and bean sprouts. A smoky Penang hawker classic tied to the island's street food culture.
Tangy tamarind fish broth with rice noodles, mackerel, herbs, pineapple and shrimp paste. Penang's signature noodle soup is bold, sour and spicy.
Rice noodles in rich prawn and pork stock, topped with prawns, egg and sambal. This deeply flavored soup is a beloved Penang specialty.
Elegant restaurant in George Town focused on refined Peranakan cuisine in a heritage setting suited to a slower sit-down meal.
Simple local institution known for Penang-style Hokkien mee in a no-frills hawker setting popular with regulars and visitors.
Historic coffee shop famous for asam laksa and cendol. Expect a bustling, casual setting and classic Penang street food flavors.
Budget-friendly versus many Asian beach destinations: hawker food and buses are cheap, while hotels and tourist dining in George Town and Batu Ferringhi cost more.
Tipping is not expected. Many restaurants add 10% service charge. Round up small cash for taxis or cafes only for good service.
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.

Most Singapore to Penang buses use the Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal to Butterworth, Penang Sentral station pair, with some services arriving at Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong. Use this guide to compare Singapore and Penang bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal is 2 km from Singapore city centre. Public transport options include:
Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and restaurants available in Golden Mile Complex
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTMs available in Golden Mile Complex.
Ticket office support is available at Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal.
Available at Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible.
Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson is 6 km from Singapore city centre. Public transport options include:
Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Located in Grantral Mall Macpherson with various food options
Free Wi-Fi available in mall. ATMs are available at mall ATMs.
Ticket office support is available at Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson.
Available at Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson: Wheelchair accessible, elevators available.
Singapore, Oxley BizHub is 6 km from Singapore city centre. Public transport options include:
Singapore, Oxley BizHub has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Food court and several restaurants in Oxley BizHub
Free Wi-Fi available in building. ATMs are aTMs available in nearby buildings.
Available at Singapore, Oxley BizHub: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Singapore, Oxley BizHub: Wheelchair accessible.
Butterworth, Penang Sentral has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various local restaurants available inside the terminal
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. ATMs are multiple ATMs from various banks.
Ticket office support is available at Butterworth, Penang Sentral.
Available at Butterworth, Penang Sentral: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Butterworth, Penang Sentral: Wheelchair ramps, elevators.
Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong is 3 km from Penang city centre. Public transport options include:
Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and several local food stalls inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines from multiple banks available.
Ticket office support is available at Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong.
Available at Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong: Wheelchair ramps, disabled-friendly facilities.
Bukit Mertajam has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Bukit Mertajam.
Available at Bukit Mertajam: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bukit Mertajam: Basic wheelchair access.
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