Train from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajam
19 direct Komuter trains a day (Saturday). The 159 km journey takes 1 hr 39 min to 1 hr 44 min. First train 05:20, last 21:35.
19trains a day
1h 39mfastest
159 kmdistance
05:20first
21:35last
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 2901, the one with most stops. Not every train stops at every station.
- Padang Besar05:20
- Bukit Ketri05:31
- Arau05:38
- Kodiang05:44
- Anak Bukit05:57
- Alor Setar06:02
- Kobah06:13
- Gurun06:23
- Sungai Petani06:36
- Tasek Gelugor06:47
- Bukit Mertajam06:59
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Opposite direction: Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besar
19trains a day
05:31first
21:51last
1h 40mfastest
Origin & destination stations
Photo credits
- Padang Besar: Photo: Wiki Farazi · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Bukit Mertajam: Photo: Slleong · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajam?
Between 1 hr 39 min and 1 hr 44 min, depending on the number of stops. Fastest: train 2901, 2903, 2905, 2907.
What time are the first and last trains?
First 05:20 (2901). Last 21:35 (2967), arriving in Bukit Mertajam 23:14.
How many trains a day go from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajam?
19 on weekdays, 19 on Saturdays and 19 on Sundays and public holidays (direct trains only).
Is there a night train from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajam?
Yes. Trains leaving after 20:00: 20:05 (2959), 21:35 (2967).
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

