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Ipoh to Penang Sentral trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipoh and Penang Sentral takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipoh to Penang Sentral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 48m
Duration
171 km
Distance
RM 29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ipoh to Penang Sentral train times

Trains run hourly between Ipoh and Penang Sentral. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipoh is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Penang Sentral at 12:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 56m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipoh to Penang Sentral? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ipoh to Penang Sentral.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Penang Sentral, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Ipoh to Butterworth every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–29 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Two other operators also service this route.

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