{"id":34017,"date":"2026-06-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/?st-import=ba9a256dbc9c210d1ab7da988cca79fa"},"modified":"2026-07-24T01:03:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:03:06","slug":"singapore-to-penang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/singapore-to-penang\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore to Penang: Bus, Train and Flight Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singapore to Penang \u2014 from the city-state to Malaysia\\&#8217;s food capital \u2014 is a popular route with multiple options. The overnight bus is surprisingly comfortable and saves a night\\&#8217;s accommodation; the train is scenic; the flight is quickest. This guide covers all three with current prices.<\/p>\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/agent.12go.asia\/tools\/widget\/country_widget.js\"><\/script>\n<onetwogo-country-widget\n  country=\"MY\"\n   width=\"400\" agent=\"16173966\" lang=\"en\" fxcode=\"USD\" wl=\"12go.asia\">\n<\/onetwogo-country-widget>\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Singapore\/Penang\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=singapore-penang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Singapore \u2192 Penang tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Overnight Bus Singapore to Penang (Most Popular)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several operators (Starmart Express, Grassland Express, Five Stars) run overnight buses from Singapore\\&#8217;s Golden Mile Complex or Lavender Bus Terminal to Penang\\&#8217;s Sungai Nibong or Penang Sentral terminal \u2014 approximately 9\u201310 hours, fares from ~$25\u201340 SGD (~$18\u201330 USD). Departures from evening (~20:00\u201322:00), arriving Penang early morning. Comfortable VIP\/executive coaches with wide reclining seats. The border crossing at Woodlands\/JB adds ~1 hour. A great budget option \u2014 you wake up in Georgetown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Singapore\/Penang-overnight\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=singapore-penang-overnight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Singapore \u2192 Penang overnight tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Fly Singapore to Penang (Fastest)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AirAsia, Scoot, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Penang Airport (PEN) \u2014 approximately 1 hour, fares from ~$40\u2013100 USD. Multiple daily departures. Penang Airport is ~45 minutes from Georgetown by Grab (~RM 35\u201350). Fastest option \u2014 good if you\\&#8217;re time-constrained or fares are cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3: Train Singapore to Penang (Scenic)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take the KTM train from JB Sentral (walk across the Causeway from Woodlands, Singapore) north to Butterworth \u2014 approximately 8\u20139 hours including the border, fares from ~RM 40\u201380 (~$8\u201317 USD). The International Express from KL to Butterworth passes through \u2014 or take the ETS from JB. Scenic journey through Malaysian jungle and palm oil country. Then free Penang ferry to Georgetown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay in Penang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <strong>[Travelpayouts Hotellook\/Agoda widget: Hotels in George Town, Penang]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/singapore-to-kuala-lumpur\/\">Singapore to Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/penang-to-langkawi\/\">Penang to Langkawi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/penang-to-hat-yai\/\">Penang to Hat Yai<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post contains affiliate links. When you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to travel from Singapore to Penang \u2014 overnight bus from $18 USD (~9\u201310 hours, most popular), flight from $40 USD (~1 hour), or train from $8 USD (~8\u20139 hours, 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