Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
Penang Bridge was completed and opened in 1985 as the point of entry to Penang and as a solution to overcome crowded ferry terminals. Standing at 13.5km, Penang Bridge connects 50,000 commuters daily from Seberang Prai to George Town with a journey time of 10-15 minutes. However, due to the influx of tourists to the island, a second bridge was needed to cope with the rising traffic problem.
Being the longest bridge in South East Asia, Penang Bridge 2 (The Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge) was opened in 2014 to ease traffic woes on the island by 25% for the next 125 years. With a longer and curvier design than the original, Penang Bridge 2 stands at 24km connecting commuters from Batu Maung to Batu Kawan in 20 minutes.
Being the longest bridge in South East Asia, Penang Bridge 2 (The Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge) was opened in 2014 to ease traffic woes on the island by 25% for the next 125 years. With a longer and curvier design than the original, Penang Bridge 2 stands at 24km connecting commuters from Batu Maung to Batu Kawan in 20 minutes.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) is the ‘Largest Marathon in Malaysia’ (Malaysian Book of Records) that attracts rover 60,000 runners in the categories of Full Marathon (42km), Half Marathon (21km), 10km and Fun Run. With registration already open for this annual marathon event, this year’s PBIM 2017 will happen on 26 November 2017.
You can also take a one and a half hour ride on the Penang Cruise, passing Penang Bridge, Pulau Jerejak, Penang Port, the old Penang-Butterworth ferry coastline and the popular nightspots of Esplanade and Gurney Drive. The cruise is available at Swettenham Pier from 6pm to 7.45pm with a cost of RM60 per adult and RM48 for children. The evening cruise in only available every Saturday, so better make reservations early to avoid disappointment.
You can also take a one and a half hour ride on the Penang Cruise, passing Penang Bridge, Pulau Jerejak, Penang Port, the old Penang-Butterworth ferry coastline and the popular nightspots of Esplanade and Gurney Drive. The cruise is available at Swettenham Pier from 6pm to 7.45pm with a cost of RM60 per adult and RM48 for children. The evening cruise in only available every Saturday, so better make reservations early to avoid disappointment.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
The journey on both bridges are quite surreal. Especially if you are passing through in the morning or right before dusk. If the weather is just right, magnificent views of Penang and the mainland bathed in sunlight is an experience in itself. Anyone travelling across these two bridges will appreciate the marvellous feat of architecture and engineering to connect Pearl of the Orient with the rest of Malaysia.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
Rapid Penang Bus from Komtar to Bukit Jambul:
301, 302, 303, 304, 307, 401E (approx RM 2.70 each) with buses every 18min to 35min.
Bus from Bukit Jambul to Sunway Carnival Hub (approx RM 4.00 each way) from 4:30pm, 4:50pm, 5:10pm, 5:30pm, 5:50pm, 6:10pm
Some buses do return trips so you may be able to stay on the same bus and head back to Bukit Jambul over the bridge again.
Bus from Sunway Carnival Mall to Penang Ferry: 703, 709(approx 1.40 RM each) with buses every 15min -30min.
Penang Ferry to Georgetown (RM 1.20 each)
Bus from Bukit Jambul to Sunway Carnival Hub (approx RM 4.00 each way) from 4:30pm, 4:50pm, 5:10pm, 5:30pm, 5:50pm, 6:10pm
Some buses do return trips so you may be able to stay on the same bus and head back to Bukit Jambul over the bridge again.
Bus from Sunway Carnival Mall to Penang Ferry: 703, 709(approx 1.40 RM each) with buses every 15min -30min.
Penang Ferry to Georgetown (RM 1.20 each)
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- Generally, anytime of the year is a good time to visit Penang. But to avoid the stress of traffic jams and long pile ups, be sure to plan travel times smartly. Weekends and public school holidays tend to attract a lot of of visitors to the island so take note.
- However, if you want to get to know Penang and its festivities - be sure to visit during Chinese New Year for a holiday season in full swing!
- Make sure that your GPS is set for traffic updates on Penang Bridge and Penang Bridge 2 in order to plan out a smooth journey. Do keep in mind that you can only see the Penang Bridge when you’re travelling on the bridge itself.
- Visitors are not allowed to stop on the bridge for photos and you could be fined by Malaysian police if you do so.
Take a road trip to Penang for a more remarkable sight, crossing the Straits of Malacca via Penang Bridge or Penang Bridge 2.
Opening hours
Always open
Take a road trip to Penang for a more remarkable sight, crossing the Straits of Malacca via Penang Bridge or Penang Bridge 2.
Opening hours
Always open
Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
Penang Bridge was completed and opened in 1985 as the point of entry to Penang and as a solution to overcome crowded ferry terminals. Standing at 13.5km, Penang Bridge connects 50,000 commuters daily from Seberang Prai to George Town with a journey time of 10-15 minutes. However, due to the influx of tourists to the island, a second bridge was needed to cope with the rising traffic problem.
Being the longest bridge in South East Asia, Penang Bridge 2 (The Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge) was opened in 2014 to ease traffic woes on the island by 25% for the next 125 years. With a longer and curvier design than the original, Penang Bridge 2 stands at 24km connecting commuters from Batu Maung to Batu Kawan in 20 minutes.
Being the longest bridge in South East Asia, Penang Bridge 2 (The Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge) was opened in 2014 to ease traffic woes on the island by 25% for the next 125 years. With a longer and curvier design than the original, Penang Bridge 2 stands at 24km connecting commuters from Batu Maung to Batu Kawan in 20 minutes.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) is the ‘Largest Marathon in Malaysia’ (Malaysian Book of Records) that attracts rover 60,000 runners in the categories of Full Marathon (42km), Half Marathon (21km), 10km and Fun Run. With registration already open for this annual marathon event, this year’s PBIM 2017 will happen on 26 November 2017.
You can also take a one and a half hour ride on the Penang Cruise, passing Penang Bridge, Pulau Jerejak, Penang Port, the old Penang-Butterworth ferry coastline and the popular nightspots of Esplanade and Gurney Drive. The cruise is available at Swettenham Pier from 6pm to 7.45pm with a cost of RM60 per adult and RM48 for children. The evening cruise in only available every Saturday, so better make reservations early to avoid disappointment.
You can also take a one and a half hour ride on the Penang Cruise, passing Penang Bridge, Pulau Jerejak, Penang Port, the old Penang-Butterworth ferry coastline and the popular nightspots of Esplanade and Gurney Drive. The cruise is available at Swettenham Pier from 6pm to 7.45pm with a cost of RM60 per adult and RM48 for children. The evening cruise in only available every Saturday, so better make reservations early to avoid disappointment.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
The journey on both bridges are quite surreal. Especially if you are passing through in the morning or right before dusk. If the weather is just right, magnificent views of Penang and the mainland bathed in sunlight is an experience in itself. Anyone travelling across these two bridges will appreciate the marvellous feat of architecture and engineering to connect Pearl of the Orient with the rest of Malaysia.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
Rapid Penang Bus from Komtar to Bukit Jambul:
301, 302, 303, 304, 307, 401E (approx RM 2.70 each) with buses every 18min to 35min.
Bus from Bukit Jambul to Sunway Carnival Hub (approx RM 4.00 each way) from 4:30pm, 4:50pm, 5:10pm, 5:30pm, 5:50pm, 6:10pm
Some buses do return trips so you may be able to stay on the same bus and head back to Bukit Jambul over the bridge again.
Bus from Sunway Carnival Mall to Penang Ferry: 703, 709(approx 1.40 RM each) with buses every 15min -30min.
Penang Ferry to Georgetown (RM 1.20 each)
Bus from Bukit Jambul to Sunway Carnival Hub (approx RM 4.00 each way) from 4:30pm, 4:50pm, 5:10pm, 5:30pm, 5:50pm, 6:10pm
Some buses do return trips so you may be able to stay on the same bus and head back to Bukit Jambul over the bridge again.
Bus from Sunway Carnival Mall to Penang Ferry: 703, 709(approx 1.40 RM each) with buses every 15min -30min.
Penang Ferry to Georgetown (RM 1.20 each)
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- Generally, anytime of the year is a good time to visit Penang. But to avoid the stress of traffic jams and long pile ups, be sure to plan travel times smartly. Weekends and public school holidays tend to attract a lot of of visitors to the island so take note.
- However, if you want to get to know Penang and its festivities - be sure to visit during Chinese New Year for a holiday season in full swing!
- Make sure that your GPS is set for traffic updates on Penang Bridge and Penang Bridge 2 in order to plan out a smooth journey. Do keep in mind that you can only see the Penang Bridge when you’re travelling on the bridge itself.
- Visitors are not allowed to stop on the bridge for photos and you could be fined by Malaysian police if you do so.
