The average bus between JB Sentral and Penang takes 16h 3m and the fastest bus takes 14h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from JB Sentral to Penang. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between JB Sentral and Penang. The earliest departure is at 4:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from JB Sentral is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Penang at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Larkin Sentral and take an average of 16h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from JB Sentral to Penang. However, there are services departing from JB Sentral station and arriving at Penang station via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
JB Sentral to Penang bus services, operated by Causeway Link, depart from Larkin Bus Terminal station.
JB Sentral to Penang bus services, operated by Causeway Link, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
Book your JB Sentral to Penang bus tickets online with Causeway Link, KPB Express and Rapid Penang.
The distance between JB Sentral and Penang is 581.4 km. The road distance is 695 km.
Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 85–220 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.