Why Take a 10-Hour Bus from Singapore to Penang?

People questioned me why suffer a 10-hour bus ride from Singapore to Penang when you could take a flight for about the same price and a lot less time.

For me, I try to avoid budget airlines and airport security clearance when there are other options. The last time I checked, the cheapest air ticket from Singapore to Penang includes a stop at Kuala Lumpur. That means wasting time disembarking and embarking at the stopover airport, in additional to the 1-2 hours of check-in and waiting before boarding time, which add up to the total travel time. And if you're unlucky like some of my friends, the connecting flight was delayed and the checked baggage did not arrive until the next day.

Personally, I prefer taking the bus to Penang and I don't mind clearing custom at the Second Link. So, instead of wasting time at the airport, I'll book the overnight express bus to save on accommodation cost and start the day early at my destination.

The seats on the Singapore to Penang express bus are spacious and very comfortable if you picked the right bus company. Go read travel blogs that share express bus travel experience and figure out which bus ticket to buy.

As for me, I'd travelled by Sri Maju express bus from Golden Mile Complex to Sungai Nibong recently and was quite satisfied with their service.

To make the 10-hour Singapore to Penang bus ride bearable, here’re the 5 tips you need to know...

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I hope you find this post useful to your express bus travel from Singapore to Malaysia, and make a trip to Penang soon.

Why Take a 10-Hour Bus from Singapore to Penang?

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