Penang to Ipoh Bus Tickets

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Penang to Ipoh Bus Schedule and Bus Fare

Bus Operator First Bus Last Bus No.of Trip Depart Day Fare From
Aerobus 09:30 21:30 6 M T W T F S S  RM 25.00
Alibaba Express 23:30 23:30 1 M T W T F S S  RM 30.00
Arwana Express 19:15 19:15 1 M T W T F S S  RM 25.00
Billion Stars 07:25 23:30 15 M T W T F S S  RM 20.00
C.S Travel & Tours 08:00 15:00 6 M T W T F S S  RM 20.00
Jasmine Express 11:00 14:45 5 M T W T F S S  RM 25.00
Kejora Masyhur Sdn Bhd 00:45 22:59 9 M T W T F S S  RM 20.00
Kesatuan Express 10:50 21:30 3 M T W T F S S  RM 25.00
KPB Ekspress 07:30 21:00 16 M T W T F S S  RM 22.00
Lexojaya Express 07:15 22:15 10 M T W T F S S  RM 26.00
Mayang Sari Express 12:15 23:45 3 M T W T F S S  RM 25.00
Naik Selalu Ekspress 08:30 08:30 1 M T W T F S S  RM 23.70
Permata Utara Sdn Bhd 12:30 16:30 2 M T W T F S S  RM 25.00
Plusliner 08:00 11:00 3 M T W T F S S  RM 25.00
Sri Maju Group 09:30 18:00 12 M T W T F S S  RM 16.00
SRI THEVEN Express 11:15 21:00 3 M T W T F S S  RM 20.00
Super Nice Express 08:15 21:00 4 M T W T F S S  RM 25.00
Transnasional 09:00 14:00 2 M T W T F S S  RM 25.00
Unititi Express 08:00 15:00 6 M T W T F S S  RM 20.00
Bus from Penang to Ipoh
Cheapest PriceRM 16.00
Distance147 km
Est. Duration2 hrs 00 min
No. of Operator19 operators

Penang to Ipoh Bus Guide

Bus from Penang to Ipoh

Bus from Penang to Ipoh is the most convenient transportation option to travel from Penang to Ipoh. This is because train service in Penang only starts from Butterworth, so travellers need to go to Butterworth for train boarding. As a result, taking bus from Penang to Ipoh saves the hassle of travelling to Butterworth for train boarding.

Duration, Fare, Stops, and Notes

The bus fare for bus from Penang to Ipoh is selling at reasonable price of RM 17.00 – RM 26.00, depending on the bus choice and departure point. For departure from Komtar Georgetown provided by Newsia Penang, the ticket price is RM 3.00 more expensive because of the van transfer service from Komtar Georgetown to Sungai Nibong bus terminal for boarding.

Duration for bus from Penang to Ipoh usually takes about 2-2.5 hours, depending on traffic condition, especially the traffic at the Penang Bridge. The bus is a direct service from Penang to Ipoh.
Washroom break is provided upon request.

Please note that all coaches are only leaving from Penang Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal. The authority has stopped the departure from Komtar Prangin Mall. The terminal near Prangin Mall in Georgetown is only for local city bus. Sungai Nibong bus terminal is about 15 to 20 minutes driving distance away from Georgetown. Bus operator Newsia provides check in at Komtar by charging additional RM 3.00, then passengers are transferred by van to Sungai Nibong bus terminal, before boarding the bus.

Bus schedule from Penang to Ipoh is limited as compared to bus from Penang to KL, passengers are good to book Penang to Ipoh bus ticket online at BusOnlineTicket.com to avoid disappointment. The hassle-free and reliable online booking service in BusOnlineTicket.com is popular amongst local and foreign travellers. After online booking Penang to Ipoh bus ticket, passengers just need to print out the email confirmation voucher to check in at bus counter to exchange for boarding pass. It is simple and easy.

Review

4.0
(304 User Review)
Shim Chin L**
24 Oct 2026

The stopover of +/-20 minutes at Penang sentral wasted much of the journey time.

Chong sew c***
21 Oct 2026

Pemandu ok tak laju dan perlahan agak bagus

Peter C*****
29 Sep 2026

Safe and smooth driving. I felt the toilet break could have been earlier, rather than a 100 meters or so before reaching the bus station.