There are 6 ways to get from Changi to Penang by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SIN - PEN
1h 15mRM 200–800Train, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain Northbound
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
11h 23mRM 35–166Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
12h 31mRM 179–262Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Changi to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 54mRM 536–774Bus
- Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus Larkin Bus Terminal
13h 3mRM 102–255Drive 714.9 km
- Drive from Changi to George Towncar 714.9 km
7h 44mRM 543–784
Changi to Penang by bus, train, foot, and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Changi to Penang is to train and car ferry which costs RM 35 - RM 170 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Changi to Penang is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs RM 200 - RM 800.
No, there is no direct bus from Changi to Penang. However, there are services departing from Opp Mera Terr Playground and arriving at Lebuh Carnavon via W'Lands Checkpt, Larkin Bus Terminal and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Changi and Penang is 602 km. The road distance is 714.9 km.
The best way to get from Changi to Penang without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 11h 23m and costs RM 35 - RM 170.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Changi to Penang bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Larkin Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Changi to Penang is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs RM 200 - RM 800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 100 - RM 260 and takes 13h 3m.
The quickest flight from Singapore Changi Airport Airport to Penang International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Changi to Penang bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
What companies run services between Changi, Singapore and Penang, Malaysia?
Scoot Tigerair, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) hourly. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 85–200 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–550
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from JB Sentral to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 110
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 66–71
- Gold
- RM 110
- Platinum
- RM 145–155
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- [email protected]
- Website
- StarMart Express
Bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 170–250
- Book at
- Omio
- Website
- StarMart Express
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Changi to Penang is 715 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Changi to Penang.
Malindo Airways, Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines and AirAsia offer flights from Singapore Changi Airport Airport to Penang International Airport Airport.
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