The cheapest and fastest buses from Butterworth to Ipoh
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Butterworth to Ipoh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Butterworth to Ipoh will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 4 buses that leave Butterworth for Ipoh on Fri, Nov 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Butterworth to Ipoh
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Butterworth to Ipoh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€4 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Butterworth to Ipoh Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:52AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator LEXOJAYA | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:22AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:37AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator LEXOJAYA | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:47AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:52AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:37PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EXPRESS KESATUAN | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:27PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Jasmine Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator POH HAI TRAVEL | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Jasmine Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Jasmine Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:52PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Jadam Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:37PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator LEXOJAYA | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:37PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:52PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator LEXOJAYA | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Arwana | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EXPRESS KESATUAN | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:08PM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator LEXOJAYA | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:37PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator EXPRESS KESATUAN | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:13AM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 11:48PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:52PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:22AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:52AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Live departures
Butterworth to Ipoh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Butterworth to Ipoh buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAYANG SARI | 3:15 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 5:22 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 3:45 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 5:52 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 2:15 AM Butterworth | 2h07 | 4:22 AM Ipoh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Butterworth | 2h07 | 12:07 PM Ipoh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Butterworth to Ipoh
Buses from Butterworth to Ipoh run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 38 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 2h 7m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Arwana, Super Nice, Sri Maju Group, Mayang Sari, Unititi Express, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, Persada Travel and Tours (Parit Buntar), CS Travel, KPB Ekspress, KPB Express JB from Butterworth to IpohYou can travel by bus between Butterworth to Ipoh with Arwana, Super Nice, Sri Maju Group, Mayang Sari, Unititi Express, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, Persada Travel and Tours (Parit Buntar), CS Travel, KPB Ekspress, KPB Express JB for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Arwana
CS Travel
Mayang Sari
Super Nice
Sri Maju Group
SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd
Unititi Express
KPB Express JB
Persada Travel and Tours (Parit Buntar)
KPB Ekspress
FAQs: Bus from Butterworth to Ipoh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Butterworth to Ipoh by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ipoh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Butterworth, Penang Sentral, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya), located 7.8 miles (12.6 km) away from the city centre.
- KPB Ekspress
- Wheelchair access available
- Assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
- KPB Express JB
- Wheelchair access available
- Assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
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- Arwana
- Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
- Super Nice
- Each passenger is entitled to hand carry baggage not exceeding 20 kilos.
- Sri Maju Group
- Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
- Super Nice
- Excessive baggage beyond the 20 kilos limit incurs additional fees.
- Sri Maju Group
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Mayang Sari
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Butterworth to Ipoh
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Public parking available nearby
- Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Rapid Penang 601, 602, 603, 604, 701, 702
- Ferry: Penang Ferry Service
- 07:00-22:00
- Available in surrounding area
- Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available at terminal
- Bus: Local city buses, intercity buses
- 07:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and several local food stalls
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: MyBas Ipoh routes
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