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The cheapest and fastest buses from Penang to Ipoh
Showing times and prices for Jan 29
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
115 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Penang to Ipoh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penang to Ipoh will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Fast buses
Of the 3 buses that leave Penang for Ipoh on Thu, Jan 29, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 29 the direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
On Thu, Jan 29 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
05:30AM2h07
Penang07:37AMIpoh
$51One-way
0 transfers
10:00AM2h30
Penang12:30PMIpoh
$51One-way
0 transfers
03:15PM2h07
Penang05:22PMIpoh
$61One-way
0 transfers
03:15PM2h07
Penang05:22PMIpoh
$61One-way
0 transfers
05:30AM2h07
Penang07:37AMIpoh
$51One-way
0 transfers
10:00AM2h30
Penang12:30PMIpoh
$51One-way
0 transfers
Penang to Ipoh Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator POH HAI TRAVEL | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator POH HAI TRAVEL | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Jasmine Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:14PM | Duration 2h29 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator POH HAI TRAVEL | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Jasmine Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:52PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:12PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:21PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:52PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:06PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:52PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:06PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator EXPRESS KESATUAN | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:16PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:12PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:17PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:52PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:22PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator EXPRESS KESATUAN | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:31PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 11:48PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:52PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:37AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:42AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:06AM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:22AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:37AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:42AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:52AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:57AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Penang to Ipoh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Penang to Ipoh buses for today, Wednesday, January 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 7:51 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BILLION STARS | 8:00 AM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 2h12 | 10:12 AM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 8:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 10:07 AM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 8:30 AM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 10:36 AM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 KPB EKSPRESS | 9:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 11:07 AM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| KPB EKSPRESS | 9:05 AM Perai, Kompleks Chai Leng Park | 2h00 | 11:05 AM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SRI MAJU GROUP | 9:15 AM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 11:21 AM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SRI MAJU GROUP | 9:15 AM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h29 | 11:44 AM Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 9:30 AM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 11:36 AM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD | 9:45 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 11:52 AM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SRI MAJU GROUP | 10:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 12:07 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 10:00 AM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 12:06 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SRI MAJU GROUP | 10:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 10:15 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 12:22 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 10:30 AM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 12:36 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 10:45 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 12:52 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 11:00 AM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 1:06 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 11:15 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 1:22 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 11:30 AM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 1:36 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 EXPRESS KESATUAN | 11:45 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h31 | 2:16 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 12:00 PM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 2h12 | 2:12 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 12:00 PM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 2:06 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| KPB EKSPRESS | 12:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 2:07 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 12:05 PM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 2h12 | 2:17 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| KPB EKSPRESS | 12:05 PM Perai, Kompleks Chai Leng Park | 2h00 | 2:05 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 12:15 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 2:22 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 12:30 PM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 2:36 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 12:45 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 2:52 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 1:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 3:07 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 1:00 PM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 3:06 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 1:00 PM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 2h12 | 3:12 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | 1:15 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 3:22 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 1:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 3:37 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 1:30 PM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 3:36 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EXPRESS KESATUAN | 1:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h01 | 3:31 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 1:31 PM Jalan Pantai (Butterworth) | 2h17 | 3:48 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 1:45 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 3:52 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 2:00 PM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 4:06 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 2:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 4:07 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 2:25 PM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 2h12 | 4:37 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 2:30 PM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 2h12 | 4:42 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 3:00 PM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 5:06 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MAYANG SARI | 3:15 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 5:22 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 3:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 5:37 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 3:30 PM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 5:36 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 3:35 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 5:42 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 3:45 PM George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 2h12 | 5:57 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 | |
| BILLION STARS | 3:59 PM Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong | 2h06 | 6:05 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BILLION STARS | 3:59 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 2h07 | 6:06 PM Ipoh, Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 29 | |||||
| 5:30 AM Penang | 2h07 | 7:37 AM Ipoh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Penang to Ipoh
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Buses from Penang to Ipoh run on average 64 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 64 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:46. The fastest bus covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 2h 7m.
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Price information
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Buses per day 64 |
Direct buses 64 |
Fastest bus 2h 7m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:46 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: Unititi Express, Sri Maju Group, Billion Stars, Arwana, Persada Travel and Tours (Parit Buntar), LEXOJAYA, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, CS Travel, Starmart Express, ESB_1483_AEROBUS from Penang to IpohYou can travel by bus between Penang to Ipoh with Unititi Express, Sri Maju Group, Billion Stars, Arwana, Persada Travel and Tours (Parit Buntar), LEXOJAYA, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, CS Travel, Starmart Express, ESB_1483_AEROBUS for as low as $4 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Arwana
About
Established in 2005 in Indonesia, offers modern, air-conditioned coaches with VIP options featuring 30 reclining seats. Operating from No. 6962, Jalan Lumut, Kampung Pundut, the service includes free onboard WiFi and USB ports. Luggage is included in the fare, with no additional baggage allowed. Bikes are not welcome, and pets are prohibited. Seat reservations and onboard bathrooms ensure a comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Arwana frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
CS Travel
About
Established in 1989 in Malaysia, operates from TBS Kuala Lumpur with a fleet including 44-seater coaches, 10-seater vans, and limousines. The service includes night buses and accessible travel. Luggage is included in the fare, with excess and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee. Free onboard WiFi and USB plugs are available. Pets are not allowed, but bikes are welcome. Food options are provided, along with seat reservations and onboard bathrooms for a comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
CS Travel frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
Additional luggage
Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Starmart Express
About
Established in 1989 in Malaysia, operates from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan in Kuala Lumpur and has offices in Singapore. The fleet includes single and double-decker buses, as well as Super VIP coaches. Night buses are available, with accessible travel options. Luggage is included in the fare, with excess and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee. Free onboard WiFi and USB plugs are provided. Pets are not allowed, but bikes are welcome. Food options are available onboard, and seat reservations can be made. Bathrooms are also available on the buses.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Starmart Express frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
Additional luggage
Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Billion Stars
About
Established in 2010 in Malaysia, operates from Unit G-14 Prangin Mall, Penang. The fleet includes single and double deck buses with capacities of 27, 30, 44, and 45 seats. Night buses are not available. Luggage is included in the fare; Excess and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee. Free onboard WiFi is available, but USB plugs are not offered. Pets and bikes are not permitted. Food options are available onboard, with seat reservations and bathrooms provided for a comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
$6 (€4)
Billion Stars frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
Additional luggage
Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
LEXOJAYA
About
Established in 2010 in Indonesia, operates modern single-deck buses with air-conditioning, reclining seats, and ample legroom. The main bus station is Sungai Nibong TBS Kuala Lumpur. Accessibility is available, with luggage policies allowing one hand luggage and one carry-on; additional luggage incurs extra charges. Excess and bulky luggage are permitted for a fee. Free onboard WiFi is provided, along with seat reservations and onboard bathrooms. Pets and bikes are not allowed, while food options are available during the journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
LEXOJAYA frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One hand luggage and one carry-on luggage allowed; additional luggage may incur extra charges.
Additional luggage
Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
Sri Maju Group
About
Established in 1978 in Malaysia, operates from TBS Kuala Lumpur with a fleet of 21-seater single-decker and double-decker express buses featuring modern interiors and full air conditioning. The service includes accessible travel, luggage included in fare, excess luggage allowed for a fee, free onboard WiFi, personal TV screens, food options, seat reservations, and onboard bathrooms. Bikes are not permitted, while pets are also not allowed.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Sri Maju Group frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
Additional luggage
Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
Amenities on board the bus
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
Permata Utara Sdn Bhd
About
Established in 2006 in Malaysia, offers a modern fleet with Executive (2+1), Economy (2+2), and Double Deck (2+1) bus types. Operating from No.72 Jln Desa Aman 2/2, Tmn Desa Aman Sg. Karangan KULIM, Kedah, the service includes air conditioning, reclining seats, emergency exits, and fire extinguishers. Luggage is included with one hand luggage and one carry-on allowed; additional luggage incurs extra charges. Onboard amenities include free WiFi and USB plugs. Seat reservations are available, but pets and bikes are not permitted.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 17m
Cheapest Price
$10 (€8)
Permata Utara Sdn Bhd frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One hand luggage and one carry-on luggage allowed; additional luggage may incur extra charges.
Additional luggage
Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
Amenities on board the bus
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Unititi Express
About
Established in 2009 in Malaysia, operates from Hentian Pudu Raya with a fleet of single deck buses featuring 30 air-conditioned seats. The service includes reclining seats, adjustable leg room, and foot rests. Luggage is included in the fare with excess and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee. Free onboard WiFi and USB plugs are available. Pets and bikes are not permitted.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Unititi Express frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
Additional luggage
Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
USB plugs
ESB_1483_AEROBUS
About
Established in 2007 in Malaysia, operates from KL Sentral with a fleet of 44 seaters’ single deck buses, including Economy (2+2), Executive (2+1), and Double Deck (2+1) options. The service includes luggage included in fare, excess luggage allowed for an additional fee, free onboard WiFi, and USB plugs. Seat reservations are available; however, pets and bikes are not permitted. Bathrooms are available for passenger convenience.
Luggage & cancellation policy
ESB_1483_AEROBUS frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
Additional luggage
Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Seat reservation
Persada Travel and Tours (Parit Buntar)
About
Established in 2018 in Malaysia, operates fully air-conditioned 30-seater single deck express buses. The main office is located at Kaunter 32, Terminal Bas Ukir Square, Jalan Kuala Ketil, Sungai Petani, Kedah. Luggage is included in the ticket price. Onboard food options are available; however, there are no facilities for pets or bikes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Persada Travel and Tours (Parit Buntar) frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Luggage is included in the ticket price, but specific details about luggage capacity or restrictions are not provided.
Amenities on board the bus
Seat reservation
FAQs: Bus from Penang to Ipoh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penang 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Penang to Ipoh can start from as little as $4 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Penang to Ipoh is $5 (€4); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Penang to Ipoh bus travel time is 2 h 7 min for the 71 mile (115 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Penang to Ipoh leaves at 12: 15AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Penang to Ipoh leaves at 11: 46PM.
Yes, there are 64 direct buses a day from Penang to Ipoh with Unititi Express, Sri Maju Group, Billion Stars, Arwana, Persada Travel and Tours (Parit Buntar), LEXOJAYA, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, CS Travel, Starmart Express or Aerobus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
For the best Penang to Ipoh bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Unititi Express, Sri Maju Group, Billion Stars, Arwana, Persada Travel and Tours (Parit Buntar), LEXOJAYA, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, CS Travel, Starmart Express, Aerobus or Supernice Grassland. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Penang and Ipoh to compare what amenities they may offer.
When departing from Penang, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong and Butterworth, Penang Sentral. When arriving in Ipoh, you can end your journey in bus stations like Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) and Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong, which is located around 6.3 miles (10.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya), located 7.8 miles (12.6 km) away from the city centre.
A trip to Ipoh from Penang is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 7 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Penang to Ipoh by bus is May.
Yes, you can take a bus from Penang to Ipoh.
No, the bus from Penang to Ipoh has no accessibility options.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Penang to Ipoh for bus providers Sri Maju Group, Billion Stars, Arwana, LEXOJAYA, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, CS Travel and Starmart Express.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Penang to Ipoh.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Penang to Ipoh.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Penang to Ipoh:
- Unititi Express
- Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
- Sri Maju Group
- Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
- Billion Stars
- Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Penang to Ipoh:
- Unititi Express
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Sri Maju Group
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Billion Stars
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Penang to Ipoh.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Penang to Ipoh with the following bus companies: Sri Maju Group, Billion Stars, Arwana, Persada Travel and Tours (Parit Buntar), LEXOJAYA, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, CS Travel, Starmart Express and Aerobus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Penang to Ipoh with the following bus providers: Unititi Express, Billion Stars, Arwana, Permata Utara Sdn Bhd, CS Travel and Starmart Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Penang to Ipoh with the following bus providers: Unititi Express, Billion Stars, Arwana, LEXOJAYA, CS Travel, Starmart Express and Aerobus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Penang to Ipoh
Penang
Ipoh
The major bus station for departures in Penang is Butterworth, Penang Sentral. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Butterworth, Penang Sentral for your trip from Penang to Ipoh.
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 05:00-23:00
Car connection
Jalan Bagan LuarWifi
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal
Parking
- Multi-story parking facility available at Penang Sentral
Dining
- Food court and various local restaurants available inside the terminal
Taxis
- Available at designated taxi stands outside the terminal
Accessibility
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators
WC
- Public toilets available
Public transit options for Butterworth, Penang Sentral
- Bus: Rapid Penang, Interstate buses
- Ferry: Penang Ferry Service
- Train: KTM Intercity
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Distance to city center
3 kmCar connection
Jalan Sultan Azlan ShahWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available
Parking
- Available at terminal grounds, free for first hour
Dining
- Food court and several local food stalls inside terminal
Taxis
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
Accessibility
- Wheelchair ramps, disabled-friendly facilities
WC
- Available with small fee
Public transit options for Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
- Bus: 301, 302, 401, 401E, CAT
- Train: NA
The major bus station for arrivals in Ipoh is Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) for your trip to Ipoh from Penang.
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 07:00-22:00
Distance to city center
9 kmCar connection
Jalan JelapangWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available
Parking
- Free parking available for passengers
Dining
- Food court and several local food stalls
Taxis
- Available at designated taxi stand
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
WC
- Public toilets available
Public transit options for Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)
- Bus: MyBas Ipoh routes
Amenities at bus station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 07:00-22:00
Car connection
Jalan BendaharaParking
- Available in surrounding area
Dining
- Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
Taxis
- Available at designated taxi stand
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
WC
- Available at terminal
Public transit options for Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara
- Bus: Local city buses, intercity buses
Most popular bus connections from Penang
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