Singapore to Penang Malaysia: Transport Guide
With its photogenic street art, Penang is an excellent destination after your trip to Singapore.
In this travel guide, you’ll find useful information about traveling from Singapore to Penang by flight and bus, including timetable, ticket prices, and tips.
Singapore to Penang: Overview
The distance between Singapore and Penang is about 712 km (443 miles), and you can easily travel between the two cities by flight and bus.
Flying is the fastest way to travel to Penang. However, if you travel on a budget, it’s better to take a bus to Penang as the ticket costs about $45.
| Type | Time | Cost | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hour 30 mins | $99 (€100) | Check tickets |
| Bus | 10 hours | $ 45 (€45) | Check tickets |
Singapore to Penang bus
Traveling by bus is the cheapest option to get from Singapore to Penang. The journey takes about 10 hours, and the ticket price starts at $42 (€42).
Please come at least 30 minutes before departure for check-in procedures.
| Bus info | |
|---|---|
| Journey time | 10 hours |
| Price | $42 (€42) |
| Distance | 712 km (443 miles) |
| Frequency | 4 buses per day |
| First bus | 7 pm |
| Last bus | 9:30 pm |
| Departure station | Boon Lay, Kovan Hub Bus Terminal |
| Arrival station | Sungai Nibong, Butterworth |
| Operators | Sri Maju, Super Nice Express |
| Provider | Departure | Arrival | Tickets |
| Sri Maju | 19:00 | 04:49 | Check tickets |
| Super Nice Express | 21:00 | 06:50 | Check tickets |
| Super Nice Express | 21:15 | 07:05 | Check tickets |
| Super Nice Express | 21:30 | 07:19 | Check tickets |
How long is the bus from Singapore to Penang?
The bus to Penang takes about 10 hours, depending on your departure location and bus providers. Please note that the travel time could be slightly longer due to traffic time. There may be a toilet and food breaks on the way.
How much is the bus ticket from Singapore to Penang?
The bus ticket to Penang costs about $42 (€42). Please note that prices may change on weekends and national holidays.
Where are the departure and arrival stations?
Buses leave Boon Lay or Kovan Hub Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur and arrive at Sungai Nibong and Butterworth in Penang.
When is the first and last bus departing from Penang?
The first bus departs at 7 pm, while the last leaves at 9:30 pm. For the latest schedule, please check here.
Singapore to Penang flight
Flying is the fastest way to travel to A.
Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and AirAsia offer direct flights from Singapore to Penang, taking about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Planes frequently depart from Singapore Airport and arrive at Penang Airport. For hassle-free transit, it’s best to book airport transfers between airports and your hotel.
I always use Skyscanner and 12go to find cheap flights and get the best deals.
| Flight info | |
|---|---|
| Journey time | 1.5 hours |
| Price | From $99 (€100) |
| Distance | 712 km (443 miles) |
| Frequency | 5 flights per day |
| First flight | 7:50 am |
| Last flight | 8:50 pm |
| Departure | Singapore Airport |
| Arrival | Penang Airport |
| Changes | Direct flights available |
| Operators | Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia |
| Provider | Departure | Arrival | Tickets |
| Singapore Airlines | 07:50 | 09:20 | Check tickets |
| Scoot | 08:00 | 09:25 | Check tickets |
| AirAsia | 18:20 | 19:40 | Check tickets |
| Scoot | 19:15 | 20:45 | Check tickets |
| AirAsia | 20:50 | 22:10 | Check tickets |
How long is the flight from Singapore to Penang?
The flight to Penang takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Please note that the flight time depends on many factors, such as weather conditions and the airline you choose. Airlines’ flight time also differs from 5 to 10 minutes.
How much is the flight ticket from Singapore to Penang?
The flight tickets start at $99 (€100). If you book flight tickets in advance, you may get better deals.
Where are the departure and arrival airports?
Planes frequently depart from Singapore Airport and arrive at Penang Airport.
When is the first and last flight departing from Singapore?
The first flight departs at 7:50 am, and the last flight leaves the airport at 8:50 pm. However, the schedule may change depending on the day and weather. You can check the latest schedules here.
