The Malaysian town of Sungai Petani is the largest in the Kuala Muda District in Kedah, Malaysia. It is located 55 km south from the capital of Kedah, Alor Setar, and 33 km northeast from the capital of Penang, Georgetown. Penang is a neighboring state to Sungai Petani. Build on two islands, Penang is an important city in Malaysia. Its capital is home to a variety of heritage sites, temples, colonial forts, mosques, all of which are living proof of centuries of colonial rule.

The distance between Sungai Petani and Penang is that of a mere 45 km. It takes about 40 minutes to an hour on average to complete this distance by bus. Buses are frequently available every 40 to 45 minutes and can be availed at a very reasonable fare. There are many operators on the route including Cityliner buses, Rapid Penang bus, Transnational buses, Cepat Ekspres, etc. Rapid Penang bus, however, picks up passengers on the route. This might make the journey longer. Transnational buses are the cheapest of all.

Penang to Sungai Petani Bus Details

The first bus for Sungai Petani from Penang leaves at 6:00 am from Penang Sentral. The last bus from Penang departs at 21:00 hours. It departs from Penang Sentral and takes about an hour to complete the journey.

These buses run 40 to 45 minutes apart. Thus, it is not an issue to travel from Penang to Sungai Petani. Buses ply very frequently between the two locations providing easily accessible means of moving between the two locations.

Things to do in Sungai Petani

Sungai Petani is a beautiful town and has varied locations worth visiting. It has sites that keep the flow of visitors constant and has a long-lasting impact. Some of these are:

Wat Sangkaram Temple: Prominent worship site of Buddhism, the primary religion of the region. Visitors to the temple can receive a Mandi Bunga, spiritual bathing from one of the temple monks residing there.
The Mangroves Forest: Located on the banks of the Merbok River, the Mangroves forests are one of the most astounding attractions for tourists in Sungai Petani.
Visit the Rice Paddy Fields: Rich in rice production, the state of Kedah, Malaysia is the site of attraction for visitors who can enjoy the lush rice fields all over Sungai Petani.

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Bus From Penang to Sungai Petani