You can also use the KTM Komuter Northern Sector to travel from Butterworth to Parit Buntar and beyond.
During peak periods or hours with no connections to the KTM Komuter Northern Sector Butterworth – Padang Rengas Line, you may need to consider taking the RapidPenang Intercity EB80 from Butterworth to Nibong Tebal and Parit Buntar as an express alternative.
The interior of the RapidPenang Intercity bus features coach-like seats which recline comfortably.
The RapidPenang Intercity services uses the PLUS Highway to get from town to town, saving time. They run at a maximum speed of 110km/h. The journey time from Penang
Sentral to Parit Buntar is around 1 hour (The KTM Komuter Northern Sector on the same route will take 37 minutes including transfer time at Bukit Mertajam).
The bus frequency is around 30-45 minutes and costs RM4 per person (The KTM Komuter Northern Sector on the same route will cost RM3.90).
Estimated Route of RapidPenang Intercity Service EB 80
Butterworth – Parit Buntar
Fares
Butterworth – Parit Buntar: RM4.00
Payment by cash only to the driver on board.
All other fares, please ask the counter at the terminal or driver on board.
Frequency
Every 30 – 45 minutes
Operating Hours
From Butterworth
First Bus: 7.00am
Last Bus: 10.00pm
From Parit Buntar
First Bus: 6.00am
Last Bus: 9.00pm
Click here for more information on the RapidPenang Intercity service to Parit Buntar.
You can also use the KTM Komuter Northern Sector to travel from Butterworth to Parit Buntar and beyond.