The cheapest and fastest coaches from Singapore to Penang
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 5 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
593 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Singapore to Penang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Singapore to Penang will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $51.
Of the 4 buses that leave Singapore for Penang every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 593 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 20 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.
2:00 PM9h50Singapore11:50 PMPenang$511One-way0 changes
2:55 PM10h13Singapore1:08 AMPenang$521One-way0 changes
1:35 PM9h58Singapore11:33 PMPenang$551One-way0 changes
3:10 PM10h20Singapore1:30 AMPenang$581One-way0 changes
2:00 PM9h50Singapore11:50 PMPenang$511One-way0 changes
1:35 PM9h58Singapore11:33 PMPenang$551One-way0 changes
2:55 PM10h13Singapore1:08 AMPenang$521One-way0 changes
3:10 PM10h20Singapore1:30 AMPenang$581One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Singapore to Penang
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Singapore to Penang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 593 km
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$58 Average Price Cheapest | $117 Average Price |
10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Singapore to Penang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Singapore to Penang coaches for today, Tuesday, 19 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STARMART EXPRESS | 6:00 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h45 | 3:45 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
STARMART EXPRESS | 6:45 PM Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) | 9h50 | 4:35 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 7:00 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 5:17 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 10h13 | 7:43 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h44 | 7:14 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h47 | 7:17 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h57 | 7:27 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h12 | 7:47 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h58 | 7:33 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h20 | 7:55 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h09 | 7:44 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h32 | 8:22 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h20 | 8:10 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h41 | 8:31 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h24 | 8:14 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h42 | 8:37 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h13 | 8:08 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 8:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h25 | 8:20 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 changesdirect | |
STARMART EXPRESS | 10:00 PM Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) | 9h50 | 7:50 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 changesdirect | |
STARMART EXPRESS | 10:00 PM Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) | 10h01 | 8:01 AM Bukit Mertajam, Simpang Ampat | 0 changesdirect | |
STARMART EXPRESS | 10:00 PM Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) | 9h42 | 7:42 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 changesdirect | |
STARMART EXPRESS | 10:00 PM Singapore, Boon Lay Pl (Boon Lay Shopping Centre) | 9h50 | 7:50 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
STARMART EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h44 | 7:59 AM Bukit Mertajam, Simpang Ampat | 0 changesdirect | |
STARMART EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h34 | 7:49 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 changesdirect | |
STARMART EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h45 | 8:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
STARMART EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h44 | 7:59 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h44 | 8:14 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h57 | 8:27 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 10h13 | 8:43 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:30 PM Singapore, Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) | 9h47 | 8:17 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h09 | 8:44 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h12 | 8:47 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 9h58 | 8:33 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:35 PM Singapore, Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal | 10h20 | 8:55 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h20 | 9:10 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h32 | 9:22 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h24 | 9:14 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:50 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 10h41 | 9:31 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h17 | 9:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h25 | 9:20 AM Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h13 | 9:08 AM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:55 PM Singapore, Grantral Mall Macpherson | 10h42 | 9:37 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Starmart Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Starmart Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Billion Stars, Sri Maju Group, Infobus or GRASSLAND COACH to find the best option for your trip from Singapore to Penang.
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Why book with Omio over Rome2rio, Checkmybus or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Billion Stars, Sri Maju Group, Infobus or GRASSLAND COACH to find the best option for your trip from Singapore to Penang.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Singapore to Penang.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Singapore to Penang
Buses from Singapore to Penang run on average 33 times per day, taking around 10h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 if you book in advance.
There are 33 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 593 km distance in 9h 34m.
Distance 593 km |
Average bus duration 10h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 9h 34m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: Starmart Express, Billion Stars, Sri Maju Group, Infobus, GRASSLAND COACH, Super Nice from Singapore to PenangYou can travel by bus between Singapore to Penang with Starmart Express, Billion Stars, Sri Maju Group, Infobus, GRASSLAND COACH, Super Nice for as low as $43. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Singapore to Penang coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Singapore to Penang 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 Penang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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
Important Stations and Airports in Singapore and 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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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