Train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
19 direct Komuter trains a day (Saturday). The 169 km journey takes 1 hr 51 min to 1 hr 58 min. First train 05:20, last 21:40.
19trains a day
1h 51mfastest
169 kmdistance
05:20first
21:40last
All direct trains
Same timetable every dayOpen a train row to see its stops. “from …” means the train starts before this station, so it may arrive a little late.
Stops along the way
Train 2900, the one with most stops. Not every train stops at every station.
- Butterworth05:20
- Bukit Tengah05:26
- Bukit Mertajam05:30
- Tasek Gelugor05:42
- Sungai Petani05:53
- Gurun06:06
- Kobah06:16
- Alor Setar06:27
- Anak Bukit06:32
- Kodiang06:45
- Arau06:51
- Bukit Ketri06:58
- Padang Besar07:11
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Opposite direction: Padang Besar to Butterworth
19trains a day
05:20first
21:35last
1h 51mfastest
Origin & destination stations
Photo credits
- Butterworth: Photo: Slleong · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Padang Besar: Photo: Wiki Farazi · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Butterworth to Padang Besar?
Between 1 hr 51 min and 1 hr 58 min, depending on the number of stops. Fastest: train 2900, 2904, 2906, 2908.
What time are the first and last trains?
First 05:20 (2900). Last 21:40 (2964), arriving in Padang Besar 23:31.
How many trains a day go from Butterworth to Padang Besar?
19 on weekdays, 19 on Saturdays and 19 on Sundays and public holidays (direct trains only).
Is there a night train from Butterworth to Padang Besar?
Yes. Trains leaving after 20:00: 20:45 (2960), 21:40 (2964).
Where can I buy the ticket?
On the official KTMB website and app, or at the station counter. Guide to buying tickets online.
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Where does this data come from?
Timetables from the KTMB and Prasarana GTFS open data (data.gov.my, CC BY 4.0 licence), updated every day. Today’s data: Saturday, 7 Nov 2026.
Times are scheduled, not real-time. Jadual Tren is an unofficial site and is not affiliated with KTMB, Prasarana or Rapid KL. About Jadual Tren

