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MALAYSIA · CITY BUS GUIDE

Penang (George Town)by bus.

Penang is a Malaysian island whose capital, George Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage city. Buses from Thailand arrive at Sungai Nibong terminal on the island or at Butterworth on the mainland.

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3 connected placesPenang Direct buses

Each line is a direct bus connection listed on 12Go. Outlines: Natural Earth.

STATIONS & PICKUPS

Where buses leave and arrive in Penang (George Town).

Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
On the island, south of George Town.
Penang Sentral (Butterworth)
On the mainland, by the ferry terminal.

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Arriving in Penang (George Town)

From Butterworth, ferries and buses cross to George Town.

Check whether your bus ends on the island or at Butterworth.

LEAVING PENANG (GEORGE TOWN)

Buses from Penang (George Town).

12Go's list has no buses leaving Penang (George Town) yet.

HEADING TO PENANG (GEORGE TOWN)

Buses to Penang (George Town).

Deep south

Hat Yai → Penang (George Town)214 km by road

Gulf coast & islands

Surat Thani → Penang (George Town)528 km by road

Thailand

Bangkok → Penang (George Town)1143 km by road

NEARBY

Cities near Penang (George Town).

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PLANNING YOUR STAY

Staying in Penang (George Town)?

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FOLLOW THE INFORMATION

Sources.

Connections come from 12Go's public route index. Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Listings change; confirm details with the booking provider.

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