Ipoh to Penang
Arrive in Penang to explore its historic George Town and seafront vibes, a contrast to Ipoh’s quiet limestone hills and old-town streets. You’ll find all main transport options for the route between Ipoh and Penang, including charter, combined or bus.
Travel options for Ipoh to Penang
Move from Ipoh to Penang by charter in 30 minutes for the quickest journey, or take a bus for 17 MYR to save on costs.
Bus from Ipoh to Penang
From Ipoh, buses leave regularly from multiple stations, including Ipoh, AmanJaya Bus Terminal, Ipoh, Jalan Bendahara Ipoh, Aman Jaya Ipoh and others, with the day’s first departure at 04:45, and will take you to multiple stations, including Penang, Penang Sentral, Terminal Bus Sungai Nibong, Sungai Nibong and others. Travel time is around 1 hour 35 minutes with fares beginning at 17 MYR. Plan ahead and secure your spot reserve your seat to Penang.
Prices: 17 MYR
Duration: 1h 35m – 3h 25m ⏱
Charter from Ipoh to Penang
Make your way from Ipoh to Penang with a private transfer, picked up and dropped off at the locations you select. Expect the journey to last 30 minutes, with fares starting at 96 MYR. Reserve your ride now and plan your trip your way.
Prices: 96 MYR
Duration: 30m – 3h ⏱
Combined from Ipoh to Penang
Traveling from Ipoh to Penang with combined transport, start your trip at IPH Ipoh Airport. The journey typically lasts around 4 hours 15 minutes, with tickets priced at 648 MYR, and you’ll arrive at PEN Penang International Airport. Check schedules and reserve your seat see available options.
Prices: 648 MYR
Duration: 4h 15m – 7h 50m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Ipoh to Penang
Between Ipoh and Penang, this bus connection is served by several stations rather than a single fixed terminal. The exact travel time varies depending on where you board and exit the bus, but most trips take approximately 1h 35m to 3h 25m. Services run throughout the day, operating from 04:45 until 23:25, and fares typically begin at 17 to 27 MYR. By checking the full bus timetable for Ipoh to Penang, you can compare different station pairings, journey lengths and departure times to choose the option that best matches your travel plans.
Cheapest Bus Ipoh to Penang
17 MYR, from AmanJaya Bus Terminal, Ipoh to Penang Sentral, departure at some times, duration 3h 22mFastest Bus Ipoh to Penang
25 MYR, from Aman Jaya Ipoh to Butterworth, departure at some times, duration 1h 35mBus Timetable: Aman Jaya Ipoh → Butterworth
- 11:00 12:35 1h 35m 25 MYR
- 13:00 14:35 1h 35m 25 MYR
- 17:00 18:35 1h 35m 25 MYR
- 19:00 20:35 1h 35m 25 MYR
Bus Timetable: AmanJaya Bus Terminal, Ipoh → Butterworth
- 09:15 11:19 2h 4m 24 MYR
- 12:30 14:34 2h 4m 24 MYR
- 15:15 17:19 2h 4m 24 MYR
- 16:00 18:30 2h 30m 20 MYR
Bus Timetable: AmanJaya Bus Terminal, Ipoh → Penang Sentral
- 04:45 08:07 3h 22m 17 MYR
- 10:30 12:45 2h 15m 27 MYR
- 11:00 13:15 2h 15m 27 MYR
- 12:00 14:15 2h 15m 27 MYR
- 16:30 18:45 2h 15m 27 MYR
- 17:00 20:22 3h 22m 17 MYR
- 17:30 20:52 3h 22m 17 MYR
- 18:30 21:52 3h 22m 17 MYR
Bus Timetable: AmanJaya Bus Terminal, Ipoh → Sungai Nibong
- 09:15 11:22 2h 7m 24 MYR
- 12:30 14:37 2h 7m 24 MYR
- 15:15 17:22 2h 7m 24 MYR
Bus Timetable: AmanJaya Bus Terminal, Ipoh → Terminal Bus Sungai Nibong
- 10:30 12:45 2h 15m 27 MYR
- 11:00 14:25 3h 25m 27 MYR
- 12:00 15:25 3h 25m 27 MYR
- 16:30 19:55 3h 25m 27 MYR
Bus Timetable: Ipoh → Penang
- 09:30 11:31 2h 1m 27 MYR
- 17:30 19:46 2h 16m 24 MYR
- 20:35 22:36 2h 1m 24 MYR
- 23:25 01:25 2h 27 MYR
Bus Timetable: Jalan Bendahara Ipoh → Butterworth
- 08:45 11:11 2h 26m 24 MYR
- 12:00 14:26 2h 26m 24 MYR
- 14:45 17:11 2h 26m 24 MYR
Bus Timetable: Jalan Bendahara Ipoh → Sungai Nibong
- 08:45 11:11 2h 26m 24 MYR
- 12:00 14:26 2h 26m 24 MYR
- 14:45 17:11 2h 26m 24 MYR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Ipoh to Penang
- Set off from Ipoh Hotel Transfer in a private taxi heading toward Penang International Airport, spending about 1h 54m to 3h on the road. Multiple departures are available, and tickets start at 96 MYR.
- Set off on a direct private ride from Ipoh Hotel Transfer to Butterworth Hotel Transfer, spending around 1h 54m traveling. Trips run multiple times each day, and tickets start from 412 MYR.
- Board an exclusive on-demand car at Ipoh Hotel Transfer, covering the distance to Penang Hotel Transfer in roughly 3h. With several departures operating daily, tickets cost from 540 MYR.
- Start your journey at Ipoh Hotel Transfer in a VIP transfer and arrive at George Town after about 1h 54m. With frequent departures available, fares start from 412 MYR.
Cheapest Charter Ipoh to Penang
96 MYR, from Ipoh Hotel Transfer to Penang International Airport, departure at --:--, duration 30mFastest Charter Ipoh to Penang
412 MYR, from Ipoh Hotel Transfer to Butterworth Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 1h 54mCharter Timetable: Ipoh Hotel Transfer → Butterworth Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 54m 412 MYR
Charter Timetable: Ipoh Hotel Transfer → George Town
- --:-- --:-- 1h 54m 412 MYR
Charter Timetable: Ipoh Hotel Transfer → Penang Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 3h 540 MYR
Charter Timetable: Ipoh Hotel Transfer → Penang International Airport
- --:-- --:-- 30m 96 MYR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Ipoh to Penang
Start your journey at IPH Ipoh Airport on a mixed transport ride, heading to PEN Penang International Airport. The trip typically lasts 4h 15m to 7h 50m, with departures scheduled from 13:10 until 16:55 and fares from 648 to 687 MYR. For exact options, check the timetable for travel between Ipoh and Penang.
Cheapest & Fastest Combined Ipoh to Penang
648 MYR, from IPH Ipoh Airport to PEN Penang International Airport, departure at some times, duration 4h 15mCombined Timetable: IPH Ipoh Airport → PEN Penang International Airport
- 13:10 19:35 6h 25m 687 MYR
- 13:20 21:10 7h 50m 648 MYR
- 16:55 21:10 4h 15m 648 MYR
Frequently Asked Questions Ipoh to Penang
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipoh to Penang.
How long does the Ipoh to Penang trip usually take?
The trip from Ipoh to Penang usually takes between 2 and 3 hours by bus, depending on the departure point and arrival stop. Charter transfers can take about 2 hours to 3 hours, while combined air travel is much longer because it includes airport transfer time.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Ipoh to Penang?
The cheapest option on the Ipoh to Penang route is the bus, with fares starting at MYR 17 and going up to MYR 27. Charter services are much more expensive, and combined flights are far higher in price.
How much should I expect to pay for Ipoh to Penang overall?
For Ipoh to Penang, bus tickets cost about MYR 17 to MYR 27. Charter transfers range from MYR 96 to MYR 540. Combined air travel is listed at MYR 648 to MYR 687, so the route has a wide price spread depending on transport type.
Which option is the fastest for Ipoh to Penang?
The fastest listed option for Ipoh to Penang is the bus on the shortest direct service, which can take about 1 hour 35 minutes. Some charter transfers also take about 1 hour 54 minutes, but bus remains the quickest common option in the data.
Where do buses from Ipoh to Penang leave and arrive?
Bus departures for Ipoh to Penang are listed from Ipoh, AmanJaya Bus Terminal, Jalan Bendahara Ipoh, and Aman Jaya Ipoh. Arrivals include Penang, Penang Sentral, Terminal Bus Sungai Nibong, Sungai Nibong, and Butterworth, depending on the service.
Are there many buses on the Ipoh to Penang route, and when is the first and last one?
Yes, the Ipoh to Penang bus route has 33 trips listed. The first departure is at 04:45 and the last departure is at 23:25. Frequency is not provided, so the exact spacing between departures is not shown.
Which bus station pair is the quickest on Ipoh to Penang?
The quickest bus pairing on Ipoh to Penang is Aman Jaya Ipoh to Butterworth, which takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. Other direct bus pairs are longer, including AmanJaya Bus Terminal to Penang Sentral or Sungai Nibong.
How do bus travel times vary on Ipoh to Penang?
Bus times on Ipoh to Penang vary from about 1 hour 35 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The difference depends on the departure and arrival points, since some services go to Butterworth while others continue to Penang Sentral or Sungai Nibong.
What are the charter transfer details for Ipoh to Penang?
Charter transfers on Ipoh to Penang leave from Ipoh Hotel Transfer and arrive at Penang International Airport, Butterworth Hotel Transfer, Penang Hotel Transfer, or George Town. Prices range from MYR 96 to MYR 540, and durations are about 1 hour 54 minutes to 3 hours.
How does the charter timing work for Ipoh to Penang?
Charter services on Ipoh to Penang have 4 trips listed, but no first departure, last departure, or frequency is provided. The available durations vary by destination, with some transfers taking about 1 hour 54 minutes and others about 3 hours.
What are the flight details for Ipoh to Penang?
The combined air option for Ipoh to Penang runs from IPH Ipoh Airport to PEN Penang International Airport. It costs MYR 648 to MYR 687 and takes about 4 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 50 minutes, including transfer time.
Is there a place to book Ipoh to Penang tickets online?
For Ipoh to Penang bookings, TicketRoutes.com is the reference point provided for checking tickets and route details. The route page lists the available transport types, prices, and schedules in one place.
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