There are 4 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Jitra by tram, 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.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram Padang Besar Line
1h 26mRM 43–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Jitrabus
1h 39mRM 18–30Drive 113.4 km
- Drive from Penang Sentral to Jitracar 113.4 km
1h 16mRM 20–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Penang Sentral to Jitrataxi 113.4 km
1h 16mRM 250–300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang Sentral to Jitra is to bus which costs RM 18 - RM 30 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Penang Sentral to Jitra is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs RM 19 - RM 28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Butterworth Bus Terminal and arriving at Jitra. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Penang Sentral to Jitra. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Anak Bukit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Penang Sentral and Jitra is 126 km. The road distance is 113.4 km.
The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Jitra without a car is to tram which takes 1h 26m and costs RM 40 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Penang Sentral to Jitra, including transfers.
Penang Sentral to Jitra bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Butterworth Bus Terminal station.
Penang Sentral to Jitra train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
Penang Sentral to Jitra bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Jitra station.
What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Jitra, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Butterworth to Anak Bukit hourly. Tickets cost RM 3–23 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Jitra 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 18–30 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 16–23
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Jitra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 18–30
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- RM 250–300
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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Booking & Getting There
Penang Sentral to Jitra train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Anak Bukit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang Sentral to Jitra is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Penang Sentral to Jitra.
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