Penang
Are you considering a trip to Penang from Singapore? If so, booking a bus to Penang with SANTAI is the most comfortable and reliable option. With new Scania engines in our buses, we assure a smooth journey for our travelers.
Daily Departures from Singapore to Penang
SANTAI provides daily bus services from Singapore to Penang, which comprises two parts – inland Peninsular Malaysia and Penang Island. You can now go to Penang from Singapore, effortlessly and easily with our daily bus service. Our bus services depart from Singapore and stop at several locations in Penang, including Butterworth and Nibong Tebal. The journey takes approximately 10 hours, depending on traffic and immigration clearance. Our Singapore to Penang bus departs daily at 9:30 pm from Kovan, followed by 10 pm from Katong V. As traffic is less congested at night, passengers can expect to arrive in Penang around 6 am, avoiding the heavy morning rush hour traffic at the Penang bridge.
Wondering how to get to Penang from Singapore? The bus makes two stops, one at the Sungai Nibong bus terminal and the other at Komtar Penang, the heart of Georgetown in Penang. Most customers prefer to alight at Komtar Penang as it is located in the city centre, where most of the hotels are situated. However, for those looking to connect to their next destination, the Sungai Nibong bus terminal would be an ideal place to descend.
Additional Stops and Attractions
Penang Island, recognized by International Living as one of the top 15 islands to retire on, is not only a great place to live but also a food haven. The island is famous for its hawker food, where every dish is prepared by locals, keeping the original taste alive.
A must-try is Char Koay Teow, smoky fried noodles cooked over charcoal with duck eggs, bean sprouts, and that signature “wok hei” flavour. Another favourite is Asam Laksa, a unique noodle soup that blends sweet, sour, and spicy tastes with shredded fish, pineapple, and onions. To end on a sweet note, enjoy Cendol, a refreshing dessert of pandan jelly, coconut milk, red beans, shaved ice, and gula melaka—perfect for cooling down in Penang’s warm weather.
