There are 5 ways to get from Butterworth to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain Butterworth
1h 56mRM 4–55Bus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus Butterworth
2h 7mRM 26–40Drive 148.9 km
- Drive from Butterworth to Ipohcar 148.9 km
1h 42mRM 26–37Taxi
- Take the taxi from Butterworth to Ipohtaxi 148.9 km
1h 42mRM 330–400Bus via Parit Buntar
- Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Hentian Raya Parit Buntarbus Eb80
- Take the bus from Parit Buntar to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3h 12mRM 26–55
Butterworth to Ipoh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 4 - RM 55 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Ipoh is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs RM 25 - RM 40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Butterworth and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Butterworth and arriving at Ipoh. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Butterworth and Ipoh is 154 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs RM 4 - RM 55.
The train from Butterworth to Ipoh takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Butterworth to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Butterworth station.
Butterworth to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Ipoh is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs RM 4 - RM 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 26 - RM 40 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Komuter operates a train from Butterworth to Ipoh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 35–55 and the journey takes 1h 56m. KTM Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 17–35 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–55
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–28
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 4–6
- Express
- RM 19–28
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–35
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 26–40
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–50
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28–40
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Hentian Raya Parit Buntar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Parit Buntar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–50
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- RM 330–400
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
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More Questions & Answers
Butterworth to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Butterworth to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butterworth to Ipoh is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Butterworth to Ipoh.
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