1. Bus + Ferry to Penang
2. Train + Ferry to Penang
3. Taxi – S.Petani to Penang
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From Sungai Petani to Penang you can travel by bus/train + ferry, taxi.
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- Travel distance from Sungai Petani in Kedah to Penang Island in Malaysia is about 50 km via Butterworth. There are 3 options how you can travel to Penang from Sungai Petani: travel by tourist bus + ferry, transfer by KTM Komuter train + ferry or you can take a private taxi. The most popular and cheap way of transfer to Penang – Georgetown from Sungai Petani is to travel by bus + ferry via Butterworth. There are some buses to Butterworth – Ferry Terminal and ferry from this terminal to Penang (Georgetown). Transfer by tourist bus + ferry from Sungai Petani to Penang (via Butterworth) takes about 1.5 hour and it costs totally about $2-4/pp. Ferry Terminal in Butterworth is about 100m from the bus station and there is a ferry to Georgetown (every 20 minutes).
- Another way how you can go to Penang from Sungai Petani is to travel by KTM Komuter train + ferry also via Butterworth. There is no train station in Penang, the closest railway station is in Butterworth. Transfer by KTM Komuter train + ferry from Sungai Petani (via Butterworth) takes about 1.5 hour and it costs totally about $2-4/pp. Travel time by bus or train from Sungai Petani to Butterworth is about 35-45 minutes. There are no flights to Penang from Sungai Petani. From Penang you can go by ferry or plane to Langkawi Island.
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- From Sungai Petani to Penang Island you can also travel by private taxi / car. This option is the most expensive way of transfer, but is the fastest and comfortable. Transfer by private taxi/car from Sungai Petani to Penang takes about 1 hour and it costs about $25-40/car. If you are already in Sungai Petani in Kedah State, you should definitely to visit Penang Island. Penang belongs to the most popular and visited tourist place in Malaysia.
- Penang was also in the history the most important historical and port town in southeast Asia. Penang has also an airport and there are direct flights to Kuala Lumpur. Read the instructions how you can reach Penang Island from Sungai Petani in Kedah below in this article. You can also book bus tickets to Penang or Butterworth from Sungai Petani easily online, ferry tickets from Butterworth to Penang you can buy at the ferry terminal.
| Transfer Mode – Sungai Petani to Penang: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus + Ferry | 1.5 hours | $2-4/pp |
| KTM Komuter Train + Ferry | 1.5 hours | $2-4/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car | 1 hour | $25-40/car |
How do I get from Sungai Petani to Penang?
1. BUS from Sungai Petani to Penang / Butterworth
A popular and cheap way to get from Sungai Petani to Penang is by bus. Buses can go to Penang or only to Butterworth and from there you have to continue with the ferry to the city of Georgetown in Penang. This option can therefore have 2 steps and the bus + ferry ride time from Sungai Petani to Penang via Butterworth is about 1.5 hours.
The bus from Sungai Petani to Butterworth takes about 45 minutes and the ferry from Butterworth to Penang takes about 20 minutes. Buses usually depart from Sungai Petani Bus Station and arrive at Butterworth Bus Station, which is a short distance from the port, from where the ferry to Penang departs.
Bus transfer from Sungai Petani to Butterworth costs about $1-2/pp and is offered by companies such as Sri Maju Group, Super Nice Express, Sri Theven Travel or other local companies. You can easily find and buy bus tickets to Butterworth online in advance. Please arrive at Sungai Petani bus station at least 30 minutes before the bus departs.
The second step is the ferry transfer from Butterworth to Penang. These ferries depart from Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and arrive at Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal in Georgetown – Penang. Georgetown is the capital of Penang and it is also where most travelers stay.
From there, you can continue on trips around the island or in the surrounding area. The ferry transfer from Butterworth to Penang takes only about 20 minutes and you can buy tickets for the boats on the spot at the port. These ferries run throughout the day every day, but do not run after midnight.
2. TRAIN from Sungai Petani to Butterworth
If you would like to travel to Penang from Sungai Petani by train, that is also possible, but you can only go to Butterworth. There is no direct railway to the island and Butterworth is the closest railway station to Penang Island. From Butterworth you can then continue with the ferry to Penang again, as well as possibly a bus transfer to Butterworth.
This option also has 2 steps and the total transfer time can be up to 1.5 hours. To Butterworth from Sungai Petani you can take the KTM Komuter train that serves this part of Malaysia. The advantage is the relatively fast journey, the disadvantage is the more limited schedule of these trains. The train departs from Sungai Petani Railway Station and arrives at Butterworth Railway Station, see Malaysia railway map.
The train transfer from Sungai Petani to Butterworth takes about 45 minutes and tickets cost only about $1-2/pp per seat. You can buy train tickets to Butterworth at the station in Sungai Petani, or try searching online ahead of time. Please arrive at Sungai Petani railway station at least 30-60 minutes before the train departs.
The second step is to take a ferry from Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal in Georgetown, Penang. The advantage is that the ferry arrives at Georgetown, which is the capital of Penang Island and the base for most tourists visiting the island. Tickets for the Butterworth to Penang ferry can be purchased on the spot before boarding the ferry.
3. TAXI / CAR from Sungai Petani to Penang
The most convenient, fastest but also the most expensive way to get from Sungai Petani to Penang is by private car/taxi. With this option, you can even save a few minutes compared to a bus or train transfer via Butterworth. With this option, you can also avoid the ferry transfer from Butterworth, because some taxis can take you all the way to Penang Island, according to your request. For a private transfer from Sungai Petani to Penang, you can use companies like PenGuard Limo Service, Teksi Sungai Petani PAKCIK OSMAN 24JAM, Teksi Sungai Petani.
Transport by private car from Sungai Petani directly to Penang takes about 1 hour and the fare ranges from $25-40/car, depending on your specific route and company. For your private transfer to Penang, you can try where you will be staying in Sungai Petani, they should recommend a suitable carrier or company.
Alternatively, they can order a private taxi to Penang for you. A private transfer to Penang will not be a suitable transport option for low-cost travelers, due to the higher fares.
❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel route from Sungai Petani to Penang:
1. How to book and buy tickets from Sungai Petani to Penang?
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- Book tickets from Sungai Petani to Penang / Butterworth online on 12go.asia ➜.
- You can search another route, e.g. Sungai Petani to Ipoh, Sungai Petani to Kuala Perlis…
2. What is the travel time from Sungai Petani to Penang?
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- Travel by tourist bus + ferry from Sungai Petani to Penang (via Butterworth) takes about 1.5 hour.
- Travel by KTM Komuter train + ferry from Sungai Petani (via Butterworth) takes about 1.5 hour.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Sungai Petani to Penang takes about 1 hour.
3. How much does it cost to get from Sungai Petani to Penang?
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- Travel by tourist bus + ferry from Sungai Petani to Penang (via Butterworth) costs about $2-4/pp.
- Travel by KTM Komuter train + ferry from Sungai Petani to Penang (via Butterworth) costs about $2-4/pp.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Sungai Petani to Penang Island costs about $25-40/car.
4. What is the travel distance from Sungai Petani to Penang?
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- Travel distance from Sungai Petani to Penang is about 40 km by bus/train + ferry via Butterworth.
5. Is there a flight from Sungai Petani to Penang?
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- No, there is no flight to Penang from Sungai Petani, travel by plane is not possible.
6. What is the cheapest way of transfer to Penang from Sungai Petani?
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- The cheapest option how to get to Penang from Sungai Petani in Kedah State, is to travel by tourist bus or train + ferry via Butterworth. The most cheapest way of transfer to Penang should cost about $2/pp.
7. What is the best way of transfer to Penang from Sungai Petani?
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- The best and comfortable way how to get from Sungai Petani to Penang is to take a private taxi to Georgetown in Penang. But this way is also the most expensive option of transfer, so another good option is to travel by bus + ferry via Butterworth.
8. Where you can also travel from Penang?
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- If you are already in Penang you should definitely visit Langkawi Island. There are ferries and flights from Penang to Langkawi. It is one of the most visited islands in Malaysia. You can also travel by bus to Ipoh in Perak State or you can also go to Kuala Lumpur, there are direct flights or tourist buses and KTM trains.
9. Where you can also go from Sungai Petani?
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- From Alor Setar in Kedah State you can also travel to Kuala Lumpur – the capital of Malaysia and via Kuala Lumpur you can go to Johor Bahru in the south of Malaysia and visit Singapore
10. Where to accommodate in Penang Island?
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- Penang is a busy and tourist island and offers a wide range of modern and new accommodation facilities. You can use cheap hotels, tourist resorts and low-cost hostels in Georgetown and nearby. You can search and book your stay in Penang or Butterworth online here > Book your stay in Penang online.
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🚍 Bus Schedule – Sungai Petani to Butterworth + Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Sungai Petani to Butterworth | Departs in Sungai Petani | Arrival in Butterworth |
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Sri Maju Group | 18:15 | 19:01 |
Super Nice Express | 14:45 | 15:31 |
Super Nice Express | 09:16 | 10:02 |
Super Nice Express | 16:16 | 17:02 |
Sri Theven Travel | 10:30 | 11:16 |
Sri Theven Travel | 16:45 | 17:31 |