List of bus routes in Penang

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This is a list of bus routes within the Malaysian state of Penang. The primary public bus operator in the state is Rapid Penang, which is a subsidiary of the federal government-owned Prasarana Malaysia.

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Rapid Penang

As of August 2024, Rapid Penang has a total of 46 active routes throughout Greater George Town, which also includes routes into neighbouring Kedah and Perak. The routes are as categorised below. [1]

George Town

RouteDestinationsNote
Central Area Transit (CAT) City centre Free-of-charge [2]
11 Weld QuayBatu Lanchang

via Perak Road, Jelutong
12 Weld QuayBandar Sri Pinang

via Macallum Street Ghaut
13 Paya TerubongJelutong

via Farlim, Batu Lanchang
101 Weld QuayTeluk Bahang

via Komtar, Pulau Tikus, Tanjong Tokong, Tanjong Bungah, Batu Ferringhi
102 Penang International AirportTeluk Bahang

via Bayan Baru, Sungai Nibong, Gelugor, Dato Keramat Road, Komtar, Pulau Tikus, Tanjong Tokong, Seri Tanjong Pinang, Tanjong Bungah, Batu Ferringhi
103 KomtarPulau Tikus (Loop)

via Komtar, Pulau Tikus, Northam Road, Anson Road
104 KomtarTanjong Bungah

via Northam Road, Pulau Tikus, Bagan Jermal, Mount Erskine, Fettes Park, Lembah Permai
201 Weld QuayPaya Terubong

via Komtar, Dato Keramat Road, Rifle Range, Ayer Itam
202 Weld QuayPaya Terubong

via Komtar, Dato Keramat Road, Rifle Range, Farlim
203 Weld QuayAyer Itam

via Komtar, Dato Keramat Road, Farlim
204 Weld QuayPenang Hill lower station

via Komtar, Dato Keramat Road, Rifle Range, Ayer Itam
206 Weld QuayJelutong

via Komtar, Dato Keramat Road, Sungai Pinang, Batu Lanchang, Green Lane, Taman Tun Sardon
301 Weld QuayRelau

via Komtar, Dato Keramat Road, Sungai Pinang, Jelutong, Gelugor, Sungai Dua, Bukit Jambul
302 Weld QuayBatu Maung

via Komtar, Brick Kiln Road, Jelutong, Gelugor, Bayan Baru, Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas
303 Weld Quay–Bukit Gedung

via Komtar, Macallum Street Ghaut, Jelutong, Gelugor, Sungai Dua, Sungai Nibong, Bayan Baru
304Bukit Gedung–Gurney Drive

via Bayan Baru, Sungai Nibong, Sungai Dua, Gelugor, Green Lane, General Hospital, Dato Keramat Road, Komtar, Burmah Road, Kelawei Road
306 Penang International AirportGeneral Hospital

via Bayan Baru, Bukit Jambul, Relau, Paya Terubong, Farlim, Scotland Road
308 Sungai NibongGertak Sanggul

via Bayan Baru, Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, Teluk Kumbar
401 Weld QuayBalik Pulau

via Komtar, Brick Kiln Road, Jelutong, Gelugor, Sungai Nibong, Bayan Baru, Penang International Airport, Bayan Lepas, Teluk Kumbar
401E Weld QuayBalik Pulau

via Komtar, Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, Bayan Baru, Penang International Airport, Bayan Lepas, Teluk Kumbar
403 Balik Pulau–Pulau Betong (Loop)

via Sungai Nipah
404 Balik PulauPantai Acheh
502 Weld QuayBalik Pulau

via Komtar, Dato Keramat Road, Ayer Itam, Paya Terubong
T502 Paya TerubongBalik Pulau

via Tun Sardon Road

Seberang Perai

RouteDestinationsNote
601 ButterworthKepala Batas

via Bagan Luar, Bagan Jermal, Bagan Ajam, Teluk Air Tawar
603 Butterworth–Kuala Muda

via Bagan Luar, Sungai Dua, Tasek Gelugor
604 ButterworthSungai Dua

via Bagan Luar
605 ButterworthTeluk Air Tawar

via Mak Mandin
606 Bukit MertajamKepala Batas

via Penanti, Sungai Dua
610 Kepala BatasTasek Gelugor
701 ButterworthBukit Mertajam

via Perai
702 ButterworthBukit Mertajam

via Bagan Luar, Mak Mandin, Permatang Pauh
703 ButterworthSeberang Jaya

via Perai
706 Butterworth–Taman Pelangi

via Perai
707 Bukit Mertajam–Taman Pelangi

via Juru
709 ButterworthMachang Bubok

via Seberang Jaya, Bukit Mertajam
801 ButterworthNibong Tebal

via Perai, Bukit Minyak, Simpang Ampat, Sungai Jawi
802 Bukit MertajamNibong Tebal

via Bukit Minyak, Simpang Ampat, Val d'Or, Sungai Jawi
803 Nibong Tebal–Sungai Acheh (Loop)

Cross-strait routes

RouteDestinations
Seberang Perai George Town
CAT13 Seberang Jaya Bayan Baru, Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone
CAT14 Bukit Mertajam Komtar

Interstate routes

RouteDestinationsvia
Seberang Perai Kedah Perak
613 Butterworth Padang Serai - Tasek Gelugor
708 Bukit Mertajam Junjong- Permatang Tinggi, Simpang Ampat
EB60 Butterworth Sungai Petani -
EB80 Butterworth - Parit Buntar Nibong Tebal

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References

  1. "Rapid Penang - Bus". MyRapid. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  2. "FREE CAT BUS". MyPenang. Retrieved 21 Jul 2024.