Bus From Ipoh to Penang

Bus Travel Guide from Ipoh to Penang

Ipoh is the capital city of Perak state in Malaysia. It is a beautiful city located on the banks of the Kinta River. The transportation system of Ipoh city is well organized with trunk roads and highways. The air transportation system is also available in the Ipoh city via the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. There are buses and trains available in the city for conveyance to other cities. Penang, situated on the northwest coast of peninsular Malaysia, is around 156 km from Ipoh. It takes around 2-3 hours to reach Penang from Ipoh via a bus.

redBus offers its users to book a bus ticket Ipoh to Penang online. There are a lot of buses on the route of Ipoh to Penang via various operators like Kesatuan Express, KPB Exspress, Unititi Express, Cs Travels & Tours, etc. A lot of buses travel to Penang from Ipoh due to the high number of passengers between the cities. One can find the schedule and fare of different buses on this route via redBus.

Ipoh to Penang Bus Details

Penang is a multicultural city and is famous for its heritage sites and architecture. A lot of prominent personalities have praised this city. There are a lot of service providers on this route, and one can find frequent bus services between these cities. The Old Interstate Route connects Ipoh to Penang. Let us see more details about buses on this route.

Popular Bus Operators & Bus Types

There are around 10 different bus operators providing bus services from Ipoh to Penang. The most popular ones are Kesatuan Express, Unititi Express, KPB Exspress, Cepat Express, etc. The fare of Ipoh to Penang buses ranges between MYR 15 to MYR 25 depending upon the bus type and operator. There are different types of buses on this route, like:

• Executive Buses (2+1)
• Economy Buses (2+2) and
• Double Decker Buses (2+1)

There are around 25 buses on this route daily throughout the day from different operators.

• Amenities Offered

There are luxurious as well as economical buses on this route. One can compare and choose their preferred bus via redBus. All the amenities offered by different buses are as follows:

• Charging Point

• Reading Light

• Air-conditioners

• CCTV

• Central Television

• Sanitisation Facility

• Pick-Up & Drop-Off Points

The Pickup points in Ipoh are Ipoh Amanjaya and Terminal Amanjaya. The dropping points in the city of Penang are Pulau Pinang, Penang Sentral, and Sungai Nibong. One can easily filter buses of his/her preferred boarding/dropping points via redBus.

Things to do in Penang

There are a lot of places of historical importance in Penang. A lot of tourists visit this city. Penang has many temples, ruins, preserved forests, Chinese culture sites, etc. The most famous tourist attractions of Penang are:

• Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple
• Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest
• Bukit Panchor Forest Park
• Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
• Eastern & Oriental Heritage Building
• Kapitan Keling Mosque
• Teluk Kampi Beach

There are a lot of interesting things to do in Penang, like shopping at Batu Ferringhi Night Market, taking a tram ride to Penang hill, experiencing the night like at Upper Penang Road, etc.

Tips to Book an Ipoh to Penang Bus

redBus provides a rich online medium for booking bus tickets. To book a bus ticket from Ipoh to Penang via redBus, open the redBus mobile application or visit the official website. You will see ‘From’ and ‘To’ sections on the interface, enter your source and destination details in those sections. Enter your travel date in the ‘Date of Journey’ section and click on ‘Search.’

You will see a complete list of buses available on your entered route & date. Select any bus, and you will be shown the seat layout of that particular bus. After selecting your seat, enter your name and contact information on the next page and move to the payment section. The payment process of redBus is highly secured and trusted. You can apply coupon codes also to avail discount.

redBus Safety+

redBus is introducing Safety+, a special feature that reinforces the implementation of critical Covid-19 measures across all activities involving bus travel. It also acts as an indicator for bus operators to showcase their adherence to these measures for everyone’s safety and well-being.

These measures primarily involve thorough disinfection of buses after every trip, staff wearing masks and gloves at all times, regular temperature checks of all passengers and staff, and availability of hand sanitizers inside buses.

You can identify if a bus follows these Covid-19 measures by checking the Safety+ shield icon while booking. You may also check for the Safety+ sign while boarding the bus.

To help redBus and its staff enforce these measures and ensure safe travel, users are expected to wear proper face masks, use hand sanitizers or soap and water to wash their hands regularly, and avoid touching their faces. Individuals who are unwell or have associated symptoms are advised to postpone their travel. 

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Disclaimer: Bus timings, routes, and fares are subject to change. Please check locally for any last-minute changes. 

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