Buses are fast coming up as popular means of travel. Many people travel from Shah Alam to Butterworth for tourism and other purposes. The journey between Shah Alam and Butterworth can be completed in 4-5 hours, depending on the bus operator. You can board a Shah Alam to Butterworth bus and save time and money. Buses are cheaper and convenient means of travel.

About Shah Alam

Shah Alam was one of Malaysia’s first well-planned cities and was briefly the capital of Selangor. Shah Alam is also popular for the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque also known as the Blue Mosque. It is the biggest mosque in Malaysia and south-east Asia. Apart from the mosque, there are many other attractions in Shah Alam like Wet World Water Parks, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Shah Alam Lake Garden, I-City Theme Park, Selangor- Japan Friendship Garden, and many more places. Apart from visiting these attractions, you can also indulge in some street food and enjoy delicacies like crispy chicken, Otak from Muar and drinks like Coconut shakes. For hiking and adventure lovers, Bukit Gasing is a popular forest where you can experience nature in all its glory. The place also offers a great start to first-time hikers.

About Butterworth

Butterworth is a beautiful town situated in Penang, Malaysia. It is located 3 KM east of Georgetown and used to be a transportation hub during British rule. The climate is mostly warm all year round and the temperature can go up to 31 in the day and the lowest can go down to 24. There are many attractions in and around Butterworth. The Tow Boo Kong Temple is one of the oldest Taoist temples in Butterworth and is visited by many locals and tourists. Art enthusiasts can also go for the Butterworth art walk. With Penang being the closest to Butterworth, you can also explore the tourist attractions there.

Things to do in Butterworth

There are plenty of activities to do in and around Butterworth which will make your visit to this town worth it. With its proximity to Penang and Georgetown, you can also head out for a day tour of these places. Butterworth is mostly a tranquil town and will refresh you and give you a peaceful atmosphere to relax. Here are some of the activities you can try while you're in Butterworth:

Take a ferry ride from Butterworth to Penang Islands- The ferry is not just a means of affordable transport. You can also hop on a ferry to catch some fresh breeze and enjoy the scenery. The ferry ride from Butterworth to Penang Island is just 20 minutes, but you can take that time to click beautiful pictures and soak in the beauty of the majestic sea around you.
Take a stroll around Pantai Bersih- The name Pantai Bersih translates to clean beach. The beach lives up to its name and is always clean. You can take a walk along the coastline and enjoy the beautiful views of the sunset. If you're hungry you can try the seafood at the restaurants near the beach.
Appreciate Butterworth’s street art- Georgetown is famous for its street art culture and colonial architecture. But you must also take time to explore Butterworth's street art. You will come across many murals and installations that depict the history and agriculture of Seberang Perai.
Visit the Taoist temple- The Tow Boo Kong temple is the biggest in Butterworth and is dedicated to the 9 Gods in Taoism. The temple is one of the key attractions in Butterworth.

Best time to Visit Butterworth

The months between February to November are a good time to visit Butterworth. April is the best time to visit since the weather is calm and you can visit all the attractions. February is the cheapest month to visit Butterworth since there isn’t much tourist rush. April, June and September have the most expensive flights and hotel fares and experience many tourists.

If you visit Butterworth during the Tow Boo Kong Nine Gods festival, you get to see many activities happening around. The temple is adorned well and there is a huge gathering of devotees. According to the Chinese calendar, this nine-day festival commences on the eve of the 9th Lunar month. The festival is celebrated like a carnival; devotees dress in white clothes, hold incense and lit candles in their hands, and carry out processions from the temple to the river. Many devotees stay inside the temple and after nine days of festivities and celebration, the devotees return to their everyday lives. This festival is worth attending and you can plan your trip to Butterworth accordingly.

Bus Service between Shah Alam and Butterworth

The distance from Shah Alam to Butterworth is 350 KM. This distance is best covered by bus since it is a convenient and cheaper way of travel. Taking flights for such short distances is expensive, and it is a lengthy process. Buses are easier to book and easy on the pockets. The average fare of buses between Shah Alam and Butterworth Bus Terminal is RM63. The buses are available all day and the first bus departs at 8 AM. The entire journey will take anywhere between 4-5 hours. The buses are clean and come with comfortable seats. The buses are on time, and the staff is courteous. Within Butterworth, you can travel using taxis or buses. If you’re planning to visit Penang Island nearby, you can take a ferry from the Butterworth Ferry Terminal.

Boarding and Drop off Points

The boarding point at Shah Alam is

Terminal 17

The drop-off point at Butterworth is

Penang Sentral

Popular Bus Company from Shah Alam to Butterworth

There are a total of 14 bus operators from Shah Alam to Butterworth. The most preferred bus operators however, on this route are

Transnasional
Intercity Coach
Super nice Grassland

All the buses depart from Terminal 17 in Shah Alam.

Bus From Shah Alam to Butterworth