Facts about the bus from Pahang to Penang
| Cheapest Bus | $17 |
| Fastest Bus | 8h 15m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:45 AM |
| Latest Bus | 10:00 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 6 |
| Distance | 100 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Billion Stars Express, Super Nice Express, Tra Express |
Buses from Pahang to Penang
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Pahang to Penang Destination Reviews
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Maria MLeft in time but my seat's handle was broken and sitting on the aisle for hours without the handle it's not comfortable as you can easily slip off on a curve. Also, the driver dropped us off at another station without any explanation, he just told us all to grab a Grab and took off. When we told him that the place is not correct, he just waved us off and took off, leaving us stranded. Just because taking a grab is fairly cheap, it doesn't mean they can drop you off just about anywhere..
Pahang to Penang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, Aug 15, 2025
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Daniel HStops were made without prior info, which caused delays and had to change plans accordingly.
Pahang to Penang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, Jun 23, 2025
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Daniel HBus was late, drop off wasn’t where it said on 12Go , staff were friendly though. Worked out fine in the end
Pahang to Penang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, Jun 19, 2025
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Teresa BThe travel was Ok, and bus was very comfortable BUT I want to add that we booked a bus at 9:00 that should have arrived at 13:45, but seemed that we were few people to chater at that time so we had to wait till next one, at 10:00. What’s more, I don’t know if it arrives to Penang Sentral in butterworth, because it crossed first the bridge to Penang island to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, where we went down and took a Grab from there to the hotel. It was around 14:00.
Pahang to Penang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, Jun 14, 2025
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James ADropped us at the wrong station
Pahang to Penang, Bus Executive VIP, CS Travel, Feb 20, 2025
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Daniel SGreat, comfy bus dropped us on Penang Island at the bus station
Pahang to Penang, Bus Express, CS Travel, Oct 30, 2024
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Isabelle PThe bus was confortabel. Good driver.
We arrived 30 ms before time😁
Pahang to Penang, Bus Express, Unititi Express, Jul 10, 2024
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Svan Yeah really good experience. Details all add up. You go to the immigration office in Langkawi 2 hours before, hand them your passport and fill out your immigration forums. Then you wait till 30 minutes before departure. The boat is big and spacious, didn’t feel the ocean much. Once you arrive at Koh lipe, you’ll get on a small boat for the last 2 minutes in, leave your baggage behind and do the pass control in Koh lipe as well, 200bht entry for everyone, but there is a atm there. Recommend sitting close to the doors/entry, so you get of early… as the que on land gets long.
The staff was great all the way
Pahang to Penang, Bus Express, CS Travel, Mar 24, 2024
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Valerie GIt was a public holiday so we were stuck in really bad traffic, so it took 2h more than expected, other than that it was fine and I know it's a situation out of their control.
Pahang to Penang, Bus Express, CS Travel, Sep 2, 2023
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David NiOS app blocked if change to an other app to get required info.
Pahang to Penang, Bus Express, CS Travel, Jul 17, 2023
Pahang to Penang Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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CS Travel | Executive VIP | 08:00 | 13:15 | $7.72 | |
CS Travel | Executive VIP | 09:00 | 13:15 | $7.18 | |
CS Travel | Executive VIP | 10:00 | 14:15 | $7.11 | |
Maraliner | Express | 11:00 | 20:25 | $11.43 | |
Maraliner | Executive 1X2 | 11:00 | 20:25 | $11.43 | |
CS Travel | Executive VIP | 14:30 | 18:45 | $7.18 | |
CS Travel | Executive VIP | 14:30 | 19:45 | $7.72 | |
Res2 Express | Express | 17:00 | 19:30 | $3.09 | |
Res2 Express | 2x2 | 17:00 | 19:30 | $3.09 | |
Asia Express | Express | 19:45 | 03:15 | $15.93 | |
Asia Express | Express | 20:45 | 05:16 | $13.97 | |
Utama Express | Express | 21:15 | 07:59 | $13.83 | |
Utama Express | Executive 1X2 | 21:15 | 07:59 | $13.83 | |
LA Holidays | Express | 22:00 | 05:03 | $13.75 | |
Maraliner | Express | 22:00 | 07:25 | $11.43 | |
Maraliner | Executive 1X2 | 22:00 | 07:25 | $11.43 | |
Utama Express | Express | 23:00 | 08:25 | $11.52 | |
Utama Express | Executive 1X2 | 23:00 | 08:25 | $11.52 |
How to get from Pahang to Penang by Bus
Taking a bus to get from Pahang to Penang is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.
It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Pahang to Penang tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.
How far is it from Pahang to Penang?
Traveling by bus, the distance from Pahang to Penang depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.
To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.
How long does it take to get from Pahang to Penang by Bus?
The estimate travel time from Pahang to Penang is about 8h 15m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Pahang and Penang may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.
Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.
Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.
How much does it cost to get from Pahang to Penang by Bus?
The ticket price from Pahang to Penang can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.
Pahang to Penang timetable
To help you plan your trip, here is the Pahang to Penang timetable of bus departure and arrival times.
Best Rated Companies for this Route
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Transportation from Pahang to Penang
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Buses$ 16.18
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Taxis$ 104.68
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