George Town to Shah Alam bus with KPB Express JB

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from George Town to Shah Alam

Showing times and prices for 11 Dec

Cheapest price

$11

Average price

$14

Fastest journey

5 h 3 m

Average duration

5 h 3 m

Buses per day

59

Distance

291 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from George Town to Shah Alam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from George Town to Shah Alam will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $11.

Fast coaches

Of the 59 buses that leave George Town for Shah Alam every day 59 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 3 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 3 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.

MaralinerMARALINER
12:15PM5h04
Butterworth, Penang Sentral
05:19PMShah Alam, Bus Terminal
$111One-way
0 changes
MaralinerMARALINER
11:59PM5h04
Butterworth, Penang Sentral
05:03AMShah Alam, Bus Terminal
$111One-way
0 changes
Billion StarsBILLION STARS
08:15AM5h04
Butterworth, Penang Sentral
01:19PMShah Alam, Bus Terminal
$121One-way
0 changes
Billion StarsBILLION STARS
07:30AM5h03
Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
12:33PMShah Alam, Bus Terminal
$121One-way
0 changes
Billion StarsBILLION STARS
06:30AM5h10
George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal
11:40AMShah Alam, Bus Terminal
$121One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and flight for George Town to Shah Alam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from George Town to Shah Alam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $20.

Distance: 291 km

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Flight

$11

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Cheapest

$29

Average Price

5h 37m

Average total duration

5h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 2m

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1h 2m

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Live departures

George Town to Shah Alam bus times

The table below shows live departures for George Town to Shah Alam coaches for today, Wednesday, 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 4:04 am
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ESB_5879_QUICK_LINERQUICK LINER EXPRESS5:00 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
10:04 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS6:00 am George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal
5h10
11:10 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS6:30 am Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
5h03
11:33 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_5723_PANCARAN_MATAHARIDouble Deck(2+1)6:45 am George Town
5h12
11:57 am Shah Alam0 changesdirect
ESB_5723_PANCARAN_MATAHARIPANCARAN MATAHARI6:45 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
11:49 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS7:00 am George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal
5h10
12:10 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS7:00 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
12:04 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS7:30 am Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
5h03
12:33 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS8:00 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
1:04 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_1110_PERMATA_UTARAPERMATA UTARA SDN BHD8:30 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
1:34 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_1110_PERMATA_UTARAPERMATA UTARA SDN BHD8:45 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
1:49 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_5723_PANCARAN_MATAHARIPANCARAN MATAHARI11:45 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
4:49 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_5723_PANCARAN_MATAHARIDouble Deck(2+1)11:45 am George Town
5h12
4:57 pm Shah Alam0 changesdirect
ESB_16_KPB_EKSPRESSKPB EKSPRESS1:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
6:04 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
rdb_18620Double Deck(2+1)1:00 pm George Town
5h12
6:12 pm Shah Alam0 changesdirect
ESB_5723_PANCARAN_MATAHARIDouble Deck(2+1)2:00 pm George Town
5h12
7:12 pm Shah Alam0 changesdirect
ESB_5723_PANCARAN_MATAHARIPANCARAN MATAHARI2:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
7:04 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_16_KPB_EKSPRESSKPB EKSPRESS3:20 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
8:24 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS3:30 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
8:34 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_1468_INTERCITY_COACHINTERCITY COACH3:45 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
8:49 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_1468_INTERCITY_COACHExecutive(2+1)3:45 pm George Town
5h12
8:57 pm Shah Alam0 changesdirect
ESB_5723_PANCARAN_MATAHARIDouble Deck(2+1)3:59 pm George Town
5h12
9:11 pm Shah Alam0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS3:59 pm Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
5h03
9:02 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
rdb_17273Executive(2+1)3:59 pm George Town
5h12
9:11 pm Shah Alam0 changesdirect
ESB_5723_PANCARAN_MATAHARIPANCARAN MATAHARI3:59 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
9:03 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_168_MARALINERMARALINER3:59 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
9:03 pm Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS10:30 pm George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal
5h10
3:40 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_6130_LEXOJAYALEXOJAYA11:15 pm Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
5h03
4:18 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
rdb_26930Double Deck(2+1)11:15 pm George Town
5h12
4:27 am Shah Alam0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS11:30 pm Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
5h03
4:33 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_6130_LEXOJAYALEXOJAYA12:00 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
5:04 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
rdb_26930Double Deck(2+1)12:00 am George Town
5h12
5:12 am Shah Alam0 changesdirect
ESB_831_BILLION_STARSBILLION STARS12:15 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
5:19 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_5879_QUICK_LINERQUICK LINER EXPRESS1:30 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
6:34 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_7120_GOLDEN_SILK_HOLIDAYGOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY1:45 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
6:49 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_7120_GOLDEN_SILK_HOLIDAYGOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY2:15 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
7:19 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect
ESB_5723_PANCARAN_MATAHARIDouble Deck(2+1)3:45 am George Town
5h12
8:57 am Shah Alam0 changesdirect
ESB_5723_PANCARAN_MATAHARIPANCARAN MATAHARI3:45 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral
5h04
8:49 am Shah Alam, Bus Terminal0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from George Town to Shah Alam

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Buses from George Town to Shah Alam run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.

There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 291 km distance in 5h 4m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
291 km
Average bus duration
5h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
$11
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
17
Fastest bus
5h 4m
First bus
08:00
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: KPB Express JB from George Town to Shah AlamYou can travel by bus between George Town to Shah Alam with KPB Express JB for as low as $11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

KPB Express JB

About
Established in 1983 in Malaysia, operates from Kaunter 9, Terminal Pengangkutan Sementara Penang Sentral. The fleet features spacious seats with USB charging ports and adjustable legroom. Wheelchair access is available upon request. Luggage is not included, but excess and bulky luggage can be carried for an additional fee. Onboard food options are not provided, and pets and bikes are not allowed. Seat reservations are not available, and there are no onboard bathrooms.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 35m
Cheapest Price
$15
KPB Express JB frequency
2 a day
Additional luggage
Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
Amenities on board the bus
Seat reservation
Accessibility
Wheelchair access available; assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.

FAQs: George Town to Shah Alam coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from George Town to Shah Alam by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Shah Alam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from George Town to Shah Alam can start from as little as $14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for George Town to Shah Alam is $14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from George Town to Shah Alam is 5 h 4 min   to travel the 291 km long trip, with around there are 17 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from George Town to Shah Alam leaves at 8: 00am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from George Town to Shah Alam leaves at 11: 45pm.
There are 17 coaches a day from George Town to Shah Alam which require at least one change with KPB Express JB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from George Town to Shah Alam, you can count on KPB Express JB for the best way to get you to Shah Alam. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Shah Alam from George Town and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal, located away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from George Town to Shah Alam is August.
You have options as you can travel to Shah Alam from George Town 2 different ways: coach or flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from George Town to Shah Alam:
  • KPB Express JB
    • Wheelchair access available
    • Assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from George Town to Shah Alam.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from George Town to Shah Alam.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from George Town to Shah Alam, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from George Town to Shah Alam.
    No, luggage for the coach from George Town to Shah Alam needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from George Town to Shah Alam.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from George Town to Shah Alam.
    You can reserve your seat on the coach from George Town to Shah Alam with the following: KPB Express JB
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from George Town to Shah Alam.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from George Town to Shah Alam.

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    Important Stations and Airports in George Town and Shah Alam

    George Town
    Shah Alam
    The major coach station for departures in George Town is George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal for your trip from George Town to Shah Alam.
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 07:00-22:00
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi available in KOMTAR complex
    Parking
    Parking
    • Available at KOMTAR complex parking lots
    Dining
    Dining
    • Food court and various eateries in KOMTAR complex
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available at designated taxi stands outside KOMTAR
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible, elevators available
    WC
    WC
    • Public toilets available in terminal
    Public transport options for George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal
    • Bus: Rapid Penang buses, CAT Free Shuttle
    • Local bus services to all parts of Penang Island

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