The average bus between Penang and Setapak takes 6h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penang to Setapak. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Penang and Setapak. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penang is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Setapak at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Hentian Duta and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Setapak. However, there are services departing from Penang station and arriving at Setapak station via Hentian Duta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Penang to Setapak bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Penang Komtar station.
Penang to Setapak bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Hentian Duta station.
The distance between Penang and Setapak is 290.1 km. The road distance is 371 km.
Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Hentian Duta hourly. Tickets cost RM 60–90 and the journey takes 4h 47m.