Penang Sentral Bus Terminal

Penang Sentral Bus Terminal is Malaysia’s northern transportation hub that connects buses, ferries, trains, and taxis, all in one place. The complex also comprises residential and commercial components. This bus station is located in Seberang Perai in Butterworth. It has all the facilities to keep the passengers comfortable and entertained while waiting for their rides. There are clear signboards to direct you to your destination points.

As you can see, Penang Sentral is more than a transportation hub where passengers can hangout out, spend some time, and shop or have food. Buses from Penang Sentral bus station operate locally, to other cities and states in Malaysia and Singapore and Hat Yai in Thailand. Different bus companies operate from the Penang Sentral bus terminal depending on the route. Some of the prominent ones include Transtar Travel, KKKL Travel & Tours Pte Ltd, WTS Travel City Holidays, Kesatuan Express and KPB Ekspress. You can book your Penang Sentral bus ticket online on redBus and save more. 

6, Jalan Pantai, 

12000 Butterworth, 

Penang 

Phone: 04-313 9888

How to Reach Penang Sentral Bus Terminal? 

Penang bus station is well connected by road and can be reached by various modes of transport.

How to Reach Penang Bus Station by Taxis and Cabs

Cabs and taxis from all parts of Penang reach Level 2 of the Butterworth bus terminal. Take the escalator downwards to level 1 to board your bus. The fare on these may be higher than on trains and buses.

How to Reach Penang Sentral by Trains

Being a major transportation hub, you can also reach Penang Sentral via trains. Catch the KTM train line from the city to reach the bus terminal. Cross to the bus station from level 2 to get to the pickup area for your buses.

• By LRT? Take the Kelana Jaya line and change to the Ampang line at Masjid Jamek Station. Then, change again to the Sri Petaling line at Chan Sow Lin Station. From there, you can take the KLIA Transit to reach the bus terminal.
• By KTM Komuter? Take the KTM Komuter to KL Sentral. From KL Sentral, you can take the KLIA Transit to reach Penang Sentral bus terminal.
• By KLIA Transit? Take the KLIA Transit from KL Sentral to Bandar Tasik Selatan. From there, you can take the LRT to reach KL Sentral. Then, take the KTM Komuter to reach Penang Sentral Bus Terminal.

How to Reach Penang Sentral by Bus

Local and express buses reach Penang bus station, so you will have no difficulty reaching here from the city. The drop-off area is the same for all buses, but the pickup point will differ for local and long-distance buses. Bus from Penang Sentral to Georgetown local buses will have their pickup point on one side of the terminal, while long-distance buses from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca or Bus from KL Sentral to Penang will be from the other.

How to Reach Penang Sentral by Personal Vehicle

Parking at the Penang Sentral bus terminal is on level 3 and open to the public. You may park your private vehicle here and board your bus to your destination. Parking charges will be calculated on an hourly basis. Overnight parking is also available here.

Parking Information at Penang Sentral 

The parking fee at the bus terminal varies by parking duration. The parking fee can be paid from Level 6 to 9. The charges are as follows - 

Parking Fees may change at the discretion of the authorities, so it's always a good idea to double-check with the relevant authorities or the bus terminal management for the most up-to-date information.

For more information, check out the Ultimate Guide to Penang Sentral Bus Terminal 

The passenger seating area is generously spacious, air-conditioned, and features LCD screens showcasing bus schedules. Additionally, restrooms are provided for the convenience of all passengers, including facilities for men, women, and individuals with special needs are at all levels.

To provide passengers with real-time updates, additional LCD screens have been strategically placed throughout the Penang bus terminal. These screens display vital information, including the bus operator's name, trip number, departure time, destination, platform number, and the status of the bus trip, whether it has already departed or is experiencing a delay.

Penang Sentral Directory 

The facilities inside the Penang Sentral bus terminal are spread over multiple levels. Let's check out the main highlights at each level of the bus terminal - 

Level 1

Level 1 has a bus service area and serves as the bus platforms for all express and local buses with pickup and drop-off, police assistance, restrooms, etc. The area for express buses and local stage coaches are separate.

Level 2

Level 2 is wheelchair-accessible and features an information desk, taxi services, ticket counters for buses and taxis, and other amenities. Level 2 also connects to the KTM train station and ferry terminal linkway.

Shops, Prayer Room (Surau), Luggage Lockers, and ATM are also present on Level 2 of the bus terminal.

Level 3

The Main Entrance/Drop-off Area is also at Level 3, and this also serves as a drop-off point for taxis, cabs and personal cars. You can find some shops and a food court at Level 3 of the Bus Terminal

Level 4-5

There are offices of Port and Land authorities

 Level 6-9 -

The car parking is spread across Level 6 to 9.

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Say goodbye to long queues and save time with our new Boarding Pass service. For RM 3, you can purchase your boarding pass online for Penang Sentral  in advance and enjoy an X-press check-in experience at the terminal. The QR code boarding pass charges include  QR and Facility charges at the terminal. After purchasing your boarding pass, it will be sent to your registered email ID, allowing you to head straight to your bus at Penang Sentral without any additional stops.

Simply scan the QR code on your boarding pass at the turnstile and proceed to your designated platform. Best of all, you won't have to pay any additional fees at the Penang Sentral Bus Terminal !

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