Penang is a state on the northwest coastline of the country of Malaysia. It is considered to be the second smallest state in Malaysia. Penang island is connected to mainland Malaysia by 2 long road bridges. Seremban (also known as Soghomban or Somban) is the capital town of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. the city of Seremban was supposed to be declared a city, but the proposal was not accepted at that time due to certain technical reasons. But now again in 2019, the idea of granting it the status of a city is being brought up again and Seremban might soon become a city.
The road distance between Penang (from capital Georgetown) and Seremban is about 430 km. This distance can ideally be covered in about 5 hours. For this route, traveling by bus is a really popular option among travelers as there are certain options for buses which offer comfortable services. At present, three bus service operators provide services from Penang to Seremban. The types of seats available on these buses range from executive class to super VIP classes.
Penang to Seremban Bus Details
The different bus service operators providing buses from Penang to Seremban are City Express Tours &Travels, KKKL Express Tours & Travels, Mayang Sari Express Tours, etc. These buses mostly commence their journey late evening from Penang. The major bus operator on this route is the City Express whose two buses run on the said route. The first bus for Seremban leaves at 9:15 pm from Penang Sentral Bus Terminal and the last bus for the day leaves at 11:55 pm hours from the same bus stop. It is advised that the travelers reach their respective terminal well before the departure time to have a comfortable and tension-free journey. The average fair of the buses on this route is about RM 47. The buses on this route are highly comfortable for their long driving hauls and offer a good experience to the travelers.
Things to do in Seremban
The following portion contains a list of things which one can do in Seremban:
- Visit the Gunung Angsi Mountain: If you’re looking for an adventurous hiking or mountain climbing experience in Seremban, you have to visit this minor mountain chain which is merely a half an hour drive from the town center.
- Visit the Jelita Ostrich Farm: This spectacular place is just 9 km away from the city center and offers a variety of experiences like ostrich viewing, ostrich riding, a petting zoo, and some amazing shops which sell ostrich products & souvenirs.
- Hit the Mall for Shopping: Seremban has really good malls like Palm Mall, Terminal One Mall, AEON Seremban Mall, etc.
Visit www.redbus.my to know more about how to have a hassle-free and comfortable journey by booking a bus ticket online in Malaysia.
Disclaimer: Bus timings, routes, and fares are subject to change. Please check the redBus app or website for any last-minute changes.
