How to Get from Penang to Singapore

The bus is a direct way to travel from Penang to Singapore. Travel time is about 10h 30m — quite long, but buses depart at night and you can sleep for the most part of the journey. That means you can also save a night on accommodation.

Note, though, that although direct, buses make two stops along the way for immigration checkpoints.

Bus ticket prices from Penang to Singapore start from $23.

Departure and arrival stations

The bus arrives at Golden Mile Complex in downtown Singapore. From here, you can take the train, a bus, or a taxi to your hotel.

Taking a flight is the quickest way to get from Penang to Singapore. Travel time, including airport transfers, takes about 2h 25m.

Combined fares start from $38.

Want to see more of Malaysia’s rural scenery? Taking the train to Singapore from Penang is an interesting option.

Travel time is around 9h 50m - 10h, which is almost as long as the bus. Trains on this route also run only during the day, so you won’t save on daytime travel or a night’s accommodation.

And with combined prices from $68, the train is the most expensive option for this route.

What the train does offer is a more adventurous journey and a glimpse of how locals travel from Penang to Singapore. It requires several transfers, but the process is fairly straightforward. Read on to see if this is a journey you’d want to experience.