Sungai Petani Bus tickets
Situated in Kuala Muda District of Kedah state in Malaysia, Sungai Petani is the largest town in the state. Due to large scale industrialization brought on in the 1990s, a business community has developed in the town. It has a robust local economy comprising manufacturing plants, malls, franchise stores and business enclaves. The town is in close proximity to the developed state of Penang. As a result, Sungai Petani has well designed and established transportation infrastructure. Trains are available from the Sungai Petani Railway Station, the Penang International Airport is close by, there are also ferry services connecting to various islands. However, frequent and cheap bus services make buses the desired mode of transportation. There are long-distance bus services connecting the major cities in Malaysia as well as local buses. The town also has a growing tourism industry, specifically due to its historical themes, ecotourism and aqua sports. And thanks to redBus, it is really easy to book Sungai Petani bus tickets online in a matter of minutes.
Important Locations to visit
Sungai Petani is a flourishing town with versatile attractions catering to all kinds of tourists. There are historical landmarks, scenic viewpoints, ferries, beaches, as well as a rich variety of fauna and migratory birds. The town also has large shopping malls and complexes. You can purchase Sungai Petani bus tickets to visit the following local attractions:
- Kompleks Pelancongan Jeti Semeling, Merbok: Here, one can take a jetty to the island of Pulau Langkawi that houses the Seven Well Waterfalls, where water from seven natural sources merges atop the mountain before cascading down. There is also a boat tour of the Merbok River. The Mangroves forest on the river has several migratory birds and is a spectacle of nature.
- Sungai Petani Clock Tower: A landmark of Sungai Petani, the Clock Tower is a testament of the town's rich history. Built-in 1936, standing 12.1 metres tall, the old tower stands beautifully lit at night amidst the modern landscape of the town.
- Gunung Jerai: A half hour’s drive from Sungai Petani, Gunung Jerai is a mountain rising 1380 metres above sea level, surrounded by plains. Driving up the winding road to the top, one is captivated by the lush vegetation and delicious scents, followed by a breathtaking view of the ocean from the peak.
- Pantai Merdeka: With picturesque views of Gunung Jerai, the Merdeka Beach is the ideal location for relaxing walks by the ocean. There are numerous food stalls where one can devour the delicious local cuisine and also engage in recreational activities like boating.
- Bujang Valley: Situated 19 kilometres from Sungai Petani, Lembah Bujang is said to be the oldest civilization of Peninsular Malaysia. It houses the Lembah Bujang Archaeological Museum that showcases well-preserved artefacts from the 12th century and over fifty ancient temples.
Boarding points in Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani has a well-developed system of bus services, both local and long-distance. The two main and only boarding points are:
- Sungai Petani Bus Terminal
- Terminal Bas Ekspres Ukir Square Sungai Petani
Dropping points in Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani is well-connected to other cities and has various kinds of bus services, including a rapid bus coming into town. The main dropping points are:
- Terminal Bas Ekspres Ukir Square Sungai Petani
- Hentian Bas Pekan Lama Sungai Petani
- Sungai Petani Bus Terminal
Important Routes to and from Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani is easily accessible from major cities across Malaysia and also has a well-rounded bus service system to connect to various locations in the country. The complete details of all Sungai Petani bus routes can be obtained from the redBus website. Some of the important routes are given below:
Important Routes To Sungai Petani:
- Johor Bahru (JB) to Sungai Petani
- Shah Alam to Sungai Petani
- Kuala Lumpur (KL) to Sungai Petani
- Ipoh Amanjaya to Sungai Petani
- Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Petani
Important Routes From Sungai Petani
- Sungai Petani to Kuala Lumpur (KL)
- Sungai Petani to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS)
- Sungai Petani to Hentian Duta
- Sungai Petani to Seremban
Sungai Petani has two main bus stations — Sungai Petani Bus Terminal and Terminal Bas Ekspres Ukir Square Sungai Petani and well-reputed bus operators like Utama Ekspres and Mega Star Transportation that provide excellent connectivity and services.
Tickets to Sungai Petani can be booked on the redBus website or app from anywhere and at any time by following a few easy steps. Several secure payment options are provided. Passengers have access to details of the buses, routes, seats, and timings on the site along with real-time location tracking.
Whether you wish to book a bus ticket from JB to Sungai Petani or a bus ticket from Sungai Petani to KL, book your tickets from redBus to avail exciting offers and discounts.
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