Penang to Ipoh
How to Travel by Bus, Train, Flight, Car

To travel the 155 km distance from Penang to Ipoh in Perak by public transport, you can travel by bus from Sungai Nibong or Butterworth to Aman Jaya costing 15-20 RM and taking 2.5 hours or go by KTM ETS train which takes one hour 45 minutes and costs 33-42 RM.

Bus to Ipoh from Georgetown, Penang

Bas dari Georgetown, Pulau Pinang ke Ipoh

Taking a bus from Penang to Ipoh is a popular choice because it is the cheapest way to travel.

You have a choice of taking the bus from either:

Sungai Nibong bus Terminal on Penang island.

Or Butterworth Bus Terminal (Penang Sentral) on the mainland.

The only problem with taking the bus to Ipoh is that you end up at Amanjaya Bus Terminal, located approximately 10 km from Ipoh "Old Town" centre.

From Amanjaya you will have to then take a local bus to Medan Kidd Bus Station (located on the edge of the Old Town) for a couple of Ringgit or take a taxi (15 - 20 RM).

For more information on local buses from Amanjaya to Medan Kidd:

Visit the Perak Transit website here >

If you travel by train, you will go straight to the Old Town (see the train section below).

Map of Ipoh Old Town, Railway Station and Medan Kidd Bus Station.

If you are staying in Georgetown, it is easier to get to Butterworth by ferry than it is to take a RapidPenang local bus out to Sungai Nibong, so we would recommend you leave from Butterworth (bus fares are also slightly cheaper from here).

Penang ferry >

Travelling by coach from Butterworth to Ipoh, the duration of the journey is around two and a half hours (slightly longer from Sungai Nibong).

Buses depart frequently throughout the day with many bus companies operating this route.

Coach operators include:

Transnasional MY

Sri Maju Group

Konsortium Bas Ekspres

Cepat Express

Unititi Express

Kesatuan Express

The distance between Georgetown on Penang Island to Ipoh (jarak Penang ke Ipoh) is around 155 - 160 km overland.

Bus Ticket Prices from Penang to Ipoh

Harga Tiket Bas Penang ke Ipoh

A bus ticket to Ipoh costs between 15 and 20 RM depending on the company and type of coach used.

Buying Bus Tickets to Ipoh:

You can purchase your bus tickets from dozens of places around Georgetown, with most budget hotels / hostels, travel agents and bus ticket agents around KOMTAR selling tickets.

You can also book your bus tickets online here >

Summary:

How to get from Penang to Ipoh by bus from Butterworth:

Buy your bus tickets.

Take the ferry from Penang Island to Penang Sentral Bus Terminal, Butterworth.

Bus from Butterworth to Amanjaya Bus Terminal Ipoh.

Take a local bus to Medan Kidd Bus Terminal close to Ipoh Old Town.

How to get from Sungai Nibong to Ipoh by bus:

Buy your bus tickets.

Take a RapidPenang bus from Georgetown to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal.

Bus from Sungai Nibong to Amanjaya Bus Terminal, Ipoh.

Take a local bus from Amanjaya to Medan Kidd Bus Terminal close to Ipoh Old Town.

Train from Butterworth to Ipoh

Kereta Api dari Butterworth ke Ipoh

Seats on an ETS train to Ipoh from Penang Sentral Butterworth

The train is the quickest way to travel to Ipoh from Penang with the relatively new Electric Train Services (ETS for short) making the trip in around one hour 45 minutes.

Butterworth train station >

The other good thing about travelling by train is that Ipoh Railway Station is located in the popular "Old Town" area of Ipoh, so you can easily walk to many of the accommodations around this area in around 5 to 10 minutes.