Bus From Singapore to Penang

Penang is the travel hub of Malaysia. It is famous for its soft sandy beaches and mouth-watering food, for which it is also called the food capital of Malaysia. Although there are many ways to travel from Singapore to Penang, a bus is the most preferred choice of passengers for its affordability and convenience.

Here are the key points to remember when traveling from Singapore to Penang via a bus.

• The distance between Singapore to Penang is 711.6 km, which can be covered in 7 hours and 30 minutes journey with a Singapore to Penang bus.
• The average fare of the bus is around S$45. The price varies as per the bus operator and the bus type booked for the journey.
• The first bus on the route runs at 10 AM and the last bus departs at 22:15.
• There are 3 bus operators that operate on the Singapore to Penang route and run a total of 13 buses daily.
• To choose a Singapore to Penang bus operator, passengers can look at the ratings of the different operators like StarMart Express (3.41) and WTS Travel City Holidays (3.52).
• The popular boarding points of Singapore are Golden Mile Tower and Tampines while dropping points at Penang are Penang Sentral and Raja Uda.
• During the visit to Penang, some good tourist attractions to explore include Kek Lok Si, Penang Floating Mosque, Penang State Museum and Art Gallery, and Batu Ferringhi Beach.
• Penang has the best places to eat in Malaysia. So if you are a foodie, then you should definitely check out Kimpo Famous Roasted, Lagenda House & Cafe, Edelweiss Cafe, and Chulia Street Night Hawker Stalls.
• Due to the current rise in the number of Coronavirus cases in Singapore, the government has temporarily suspended cross-border travel.
• However, passengers can also pre-register for their Singapore to Penang bus online on redBus. Under its Safety+ campaign, redBus is securing the travelers’ journeys with a strict following of all the health protocols.

The road distance from Singapore to Penang is around 715 KM and it takes around 8-9 hours to cover this route by bus. A lot prefer to take buses from Singapore to Penang because of the well-connected road network between the cities. The average fare of a Singapore to Penang bus on redBus is SGD 45. The first bus from Singapore to Penang departs at 10:00 while the last bus departs at 23:30.

Why book a bus instead of a car/train/flight?

The reasons to book a Singapore to Penang bus via redBus are as follows:

• Bus tickets are cheaper as compared to flight tickets or car rental charges.
• redBus provides flexibility to passengers by providing Singapore to Penang buses at frequent intervals throughout the day.
• Booking Singapore to Penang online bus tickets is safe in the current scenario of the COVID pandemic.
• You do not need to rent a driver by booking a bus ticket unlike in car rental.
• The presence of various amenities on a Singapore to Penang bus will facilitate your journey.

Singapore to Penang travel schedule:

• Bus Operator: StarMart Express
  First Bus & Last Bus: 10:00 – 22:01
  Average Fare: SGD 40
  Address: Lg-030, 218 Jln Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur,
  51200, Malaysia.
  Phone: +60 16920 5570
  Boarding Point: City Plaza, Boon Lay, and Tampines.
  Dropping Point: Penang Komtar, Raja Uda, and Jawi Toll.
  Offer: Up to 10% discount with a cashback of SGD 3 available on redBus.

• Bus Operator: WTS Travel City Holidays
  First Bus & Last Bus: 21:30 – 22:15
  Average Fare: SGD 45
  Address: 2, Tampines Central 5, Singapore,
  Singapore 52.
  Phone: +65 6781 0398
  Boarding Point: City Plaza, Boon Lay, and Tampines.
  Dropping Point: Nibong Tebal, Penang Sentral, and Sungai Nibong.
  Offer: A cashback of SGD 3 with a discount of 10% (maximum) on redBus bus booking. 

• Bus Operator: Joo Seng Travel
  First Bus & Last Bus: 21:00 – 21:00
  Average Fare: SGD 45
  Address: Lot 1655, Mukim 13, Jalan Relau,
  11900, Penang.
  Phone: 04-6449688
  Boarding Point: City Plaza, Boon Lay, and Golden Mile Tower.
  Dropping Point: Penang Sentral, Sungai Nibong, and Nibong Tebal.
  Offer: Cashback of 3 SGD plus a maximum discount of 10% on bus bookings with redBus.

• Bus Operator: Billion Stars
  First Bus & Last Bus: 20:45 – 23:30
  Average Fare: SGD 40
  Address: Gerai 8, Terminal Bus Sungai Nibong,
  11900, Penang.
  Phone: +60111 0661111
  Boarding Point: City Plaza, Boon Lay, and Tampines.
  Dropping Point: Penang Sentral, Bukit Tengah, and Chai Leng Park.
  Offer: A discount of 10 percent (maximum) and a cashback of SGD 3 on redBus. 

• Bus Operator: Super Nice Express (Grassland)
  First Bus & Last Bus: 21:00 – 21:00
  Average Fare: SGD 45
  Address: No 6, Jalan Pantai, 12000,
  Butterworth, Pulau Pinang.
  Phone: 04-3312966
  Boarding Point: City Plaza, Boon Lay, and Tampines.
  Dropping Point: Penang Sentral, Sungai Nibong, and Bukit Tengah.
  Offer: A discount of 10% (maximum) and a cashback of SGD 3 on redBus bus bookings. 

Bus amenities available when travelling from Singapore to Penang

The amenities offered on a Singapore to Penang bus can differ based on the bus type, operator, etc. You can view the amenities offered by any particular Singapore to Penang bus via the redBus mobile application or website. The amenities offered by Penang buses on redBus are as follows:

• Charging port
• Reading light 
• Air conditioning 
• Luggage compartment 
• Seat cover 
• Audio entertainment 
• Adjustable seats 
• Ample legroom

Places to visit in Penang

You can book a bus ride from Singapore to Penang via redBus and can visit some of the famous tourist attractions in the city. Some of the top tourist attractions of Penang are as follows:

• Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 
• Penang Hill 
• Fort Cornwallis 
• Snake Temple 
• Tropical Spice Garden 

How to book a Singapore to Penang bus with redBus, Singapore

To book a bus ride from Singapore to Penang via redBus, you will have to download the redBus mobile application or visit the official website. The steps involved in booking a bus ride from Singapore to Penang via redBus are as follows: 

• Enter ‘Singapore’ in the ‘From’ section visible on the redBus homepage. Similarly, enter ‘Penang’ in the ‘To’ and then enter your date of the bus journey. When you are done, hit the ‘Search Buses’ icon. 
• Compare Singapore to Penang bus travel time of various buses and choose a bus to view its seat layout. redBus also lets you filter Singapore to Penang buses based on any particular bus operator.
• After selecting your seat, enter your boarding and dropping point on the next webpage.
• Press the ‘Proceed to Book’ button and enter the passenger details on the next page. Please provide the correct contact details on redBus for receiving your e-ticket. 
• Press the ‘Proceed to Pay’ icon and complete the secured online payment process. Your Singapore to Penang bus e-ticket/M-ticket will be sent by redBus via SMS/mail shortly after booking confirmation and payment. 

You can apply the coupon code ‘SGNEW’ while booking buses via redBus for this route. You will be eligible for a discount of 10% (maximum) along with a cashback of SGD 3 by applying the ‘SGNEW’ code. Review the Singapore to Penang bus travel time on redBus and book tickets!

Visit www.redbus.sg, your official guide to discovering and booking a comfortable and safe bus journey that best suits your individual needs and requirements. To know more about bus operators, routes, timings, fares, and much more, log on to the official website of redBus or download the app now.

Disclaimer: Bus timings, routes, and fares are subject to change. Please check the redBus app or website for any last-minute changes.

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