There are 6 ways to get from Ipoh to Penang Sentral by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to ButterworthIpoh
1h 56mRM 16–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to ButterworthAmanJaya Ipoh
2h 4mRM 15–35Drive 145.2 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Penang Sentral145.2 km
1h 38mRM 25–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Penang Sentral145.2 km
1h 38mRM 320–390Tram
- Take the tram from Ipoh to ButterworthIpoh Line
1h 56mRM 17–50Bus via Parit Buntar
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Parit Buntar
- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang SentralEb80
2h 50mRM 35–36
Ipoh to Penang Sentral by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Penang Sentral is to bus which costs RM 15 - RM 35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Penang Sentral is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs RM 24 - RM 40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Butterworth. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ipoh and arriving at Butterworth. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Ipoh and Penang Sentral is 154 km. The road distance is 145.2 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Penang Sentral without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs RM 16 - RM 50.
The train from Ipoh to Butterworth takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Ipoh to Penang Sentral bus services, operated by Mara Liner, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Penang Sentral train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Penang Sentral is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs RM 16 - RM 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 15 - RM 35 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Penang Sentral, Malaysia?
KTM Komuter operates a train from Ipoh to Butterworth every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 16–20 and the journey takes 1h 56m. KTM Intercity also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Mara Liner operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworth once daily. Tickets cost RM 15–17 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Four other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16–20
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 18–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–26
- Shuttle
- RM 18–50
- Express First
- RM 29–40
Tram from Ipoh to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 17–50
- Express First
- RM 28–40
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- info@maralinergroup.my
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 15–17
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–22
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–27
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- billionstarsexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–35
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 22–30
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Parit Buntar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 32
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- RM 320–390
Taxi servis Ipoh
- Phone
- +60-19-456-4857
Persatuan Pemandu- Pemandu Teksi
- Phone
- +60135848085
- Website
- taxiteksiipoh.blogspot.com
Perkhidmatan teksi/kereta sewa ipoh
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More Questions & Answers
Ipoh to Penang Sentral bus services, operated by Mara Liner, arrive at Butterworth station.
Ipoh to Penang Sentral train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Butterworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Penang Sentral is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ipoh to Penang Sentral.
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