Penang to Ipoh by bus, train, flight, taxi from MYR 20

Penang to Ipoh Destination Reviews

Phil T

Great time. Great roomy seats with excellent reclinability. A+

Penang to Ipoh, Bus VIP, KPB Express, Nov 2, 2025

Dawn S

Bus was very late. No information given at the station, had to ask. Merged two services in the end but again, this was not announced well!

Penang to Ipoh, Bus Executive VIP, Unititi Express, Sep 16, 2025

Pia P

Employee at the counter was so rude. I tryed to get more information for the drive at the next day (to be prepaired). The next morning nobody was there. A man packed me in a Mini Van and drove me to another Bus Station. He said I have to hurry Up to get my paper Ticket. I had to run to came prepaired to the next Bus. The vehicle and the drive we're good (took longe as usual). For me it was a very stressful experience. Would not recommend it to anybody.

Penang to Ipoh, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Aug 22, 2025

Ange C

On time and nice car, no issue with the travel. I will recommend, better than other companies

Penang to Ipoh, taxi Minivan 7pax, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Aug 22, 2025

Seta A

The departure was on time. So was the arrival too. The air conditioning was set to be comfortable (it happens that the driver transforms the bus into fridge).

Penang to Ipoh, Bus Executive, Unititi Express, Jul 28, 2025

Peter M

The bus was great but we were sitting in our allocated seats at the front and the driver coughed and snorted the whole way. Not very pleasant.

Penang to Ipoh, Bus Executive, Unititi Express, Jun 12, 2025

Peter E

It was a comfortable and relaxing 2.5 hour ride from Penang to Ipoh. I enjoyed it very much.

Penang to Ipoh, Bus Executive VIP, Unititi Express, Jun 10, 2025

Maria W

Overll poor service, bust didn’t show up, didn’t get given accurate information about the journey, driver pulled in to collect breakfast. Do not recommend the bus company and Wouldn’t use this service again.

Penang to Ipoh, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, May 30, 2025

Danesh N

Delayed departure by 40 mins without any information, gate changed without notice and no announcements in the station in English regarding the new departure gate. Bus arrived to destination on time however, and was clean with large spacious seating.

Penang to Ipoh, Bus Executive 1X2, Kesatuan Express, Dec 25, 2024

William B

Bus was nice enough but the journey time was completely inaccurate. It took over 4 hours and was supposed to take around 2. Traffic was minimal so don’t see how we would have ever arrived in the time they said.

Penang to Ipoh, Bus Express, KPB Express, May 11, 2024

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Penang to Ipoh Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	THS Transportation	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+2h 30m	¥24,285
Flight	Malaysia Airlines	Economy	05:50	14:25	¥145,772
Bus	Billion Stars Express	VIP	06:25	08:37	¥1,242	3.2
Bus	Billion Stars Express	VIP	07:25	09:37	¥1,242	3.2
Flight	Malaysia Airlines	Economy	07:45	14:25	¥145,772
Bus	KPB Express	Express	08:10	10:10	¥710
Bus	Billion Stars Express	VIP	08:30	10:42	¥1,242	3.2
Bus	Unititi Express	Executive VIP	09:00	12:30	¥1,242
Bus	Billion Stars Express	VIP	09:25	11:37	¥1,242	3.2
Bus	KPB Express	VIP 24	09:45	11:45	¥887
Bus	KPB Express	VIP 24	10:05	12:05	¥781
Bus	Billion Stars Express	VIP	10:25	12:37	¥1,242	3.2
Bus	Lexojaya Express	Express	10:45	14:07	¥1,355
Bus	KPB Express	VIP 24	11:05	13:05	¥887
Bus	Billion Stars Express	VIP	11:25	13:37	¥1,242	3.2
Bus	CS Travel	Executive VIP	11:45	15:15	¥553
Bus	KPB Express	VIP 24	12:05	14:05	¥887
Bus	Billion Stars Express	VIP	12:25	14:37	¥1,242	3.2
Bus	Unititi Express	Executive	13:00	15:15	¥691	4.6
Bus	Persada Taiping	VIP	13:30	15:26	¥1,064

Transportation from Penang to Ipoh

Facts about the transport from Penang to Ipoh

Cheapest Transport	¥759
Fastest Transport	1h 19m
Earliest Departure	5:15 AM
Latest Departure	9:35 PM
Departures per day	5
Distance	66 kilometers
Transport Companies	AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, DTY Holidays, FQD Travel, Kesatuan Express, New Asian Travel, THS Transportation

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How to get from Penang to Ipoh

When you want to get from Penang to Ipoh, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about JPY 949. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as JPY 759.

How much does it cost to get from Penang to Ipoh?

The cost of the trip from Penang to Ipoh varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Kesatuan Express: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as JPY 759 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as JPY 949.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Penang to Ipoh:

Bus tickets - JPY 759 to JPY 949;
Train tickets - JPY 1,138 to JPY 1,745;
flight price: JPY 23,071 - JPY 45,686. From Penang to Ipoh starting from 06:00 Penang International Airport until 21:35 Penang International Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from JPY 15,747 to JPY 94,863.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Penang to Ipoh is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Penang to Ipoh. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as JPY 15,747.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Penang to Ipoh

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Penang to Ipoh? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

50% decided to go for a bus.
43% users enjoyed a train ride.
7% decided to catch a taxi.

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