Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
19 direct Komuter trains a day (Saturday). The 169 km journey takes 1 hr 51 min to 1 hr 56 min. First train 05:20, last 21:35.
19trains a day
1h 51mfastest
169 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
- Bukit Tengah07:03
- Butterworth07:11
Buy tickets
KTMB (official)KTMB official website and appGo to KTMB
Fares are not part of the open data. Check the current price before buying. How to buy tickets online →
Opposite direction: Butterworth to Padang Besar
19trains a day
05:20first
21:40last
1h 51mfastest
Origin & destination stations
Photo credits
- Padang Besar: Photo: Wiki Farazi · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Butterworth: Photo: Slleong · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Padang Besar to Butterworth?
Between 1 hr 51 min and 1 hr 56 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 Butterworth 23:26.
How many trains a day go from Padang Besar to Butterworth?
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 Butterworth?
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.
Related routes
Know first when the timetable changes
Festive extra trains, timetable changes and disruptions. One channel, no spam.
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

