ETS Ipoh to Padang Besar Train Schedule (Jadual)
Last updated: 1 August 2024
The ETS Ipoh to Padang Besar high-speed Electric Train Service is a quick and easy way to travel from Ipoh to Thailand by train, with connections to Hat Yai or Bangkok from the border.
Please note: It is now possible to travel from Ipoh to Padang Besar by the much cheaper KTM Komuter train.
ETS Ipoh to Padang Besar Train Schedule
(Jadual ETS Ipoh ke Padang Besar)
To view the timetable in the opposite direction from Padang Besar to Ipoh click here >
To view the full KTM ETS timetable between Ipoh and Padang Besar, click on the timetable link below:
****Please note: If you are traveling on a budget, you can now get from Ipoh to Padang Besar by the much cheaper KTM Komuter (commuter) train. First take a KTM Komuter train on the Ipoh - Butterworth route to Bukit Mertajam, then change at BM for another Komuter service from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besar.
For all ETS ticket prices (harga tiket) to/from Ipoh click here >
If you plan to use this ETS Train from Ipoh to Thailand, the Padang Besar Railway Station is right on the border.
From Padang Besar to Hat Yai you can use the International Express Train, new Shuttle Trains or catch a local bus from the Thailand side of the main border crossing, located just across the tracks from the Padang Besar Railway Station.
If you want to catch the bus, it is important that you do not stamp your passport at the station immigration.
Instead, walk upstairs to the cafe and there is a walkway across the tracks to the main land border crossing.
Once you leave the Thailand immigration area, there is a bus stop on your right, across the road.
A local bus can then take you to Hat Yai city centre or the Hat Yai bus station for less than 50 Baht.
There is also a minibus service from the centre of Padang Besar town to Hat Yai Bus Terminal costing 50 Baht.
New Shuttle Train Service from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Junction:
From December 2015, a new shuttle train now takes passengers from Padang Besar station to Hat Yai.
If you are travelling into Thailand by train, you have to go through all the immigration procedures at Padang Besar station.
For more information, click on the picture below:
KTM ETS Ticket Price /Fare from Ipoh to Padang Besar
(Tambang / Harga Tiket ETS KTM dari Ipoh ke Padang Besar)
ETS tickets from Ipoh to Padang Besar cost:
Gold Service:
Adult: 50 MYR - Child 29 MYR
Platinum Service:
Adult: 66 MYR - Child 37 MYR
Express services cost approximately 7 MYR more than the Platinum trains.
Please note: Now KTM have introduced a Flexi Fare system, the price you pay for your tickets will vary from those shown above due to many different factors.
For more information about Flexi fares, see our Ipoh ETS fares page here >
To make an advance seat booking for this train:
Visit our ETS Train Ticketing page here >
Alternatively, you can travel from Ipoh to Hat Yai by bus / coach.
Visit our bus booking page to find times and fares and to book tickets online >
If you are using this train to travel from Ipoh to Langkawi Island, there are two ferry ports that you can choose from.
Kuala Kedah Ferry Terminal is close to Alor Setar Train Station and can be reached by either taxi or local bus.
Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal is close to Arau Train Station and you will probably need to take a taxi to the port as buses are very infrequent.
We would recommend you getting off in Alor Setar, especially if you want to save a little money as the local bus to Kuala Kedah is very cheap, even though the ferry is a few Ringgit more from here.
However, if you don't like travelling on high-speed boats too much and get a little seasick, the ferry from Kuala Perlis is shorter and may be better for you.
For ferry times and fares to Langkawi, please see our:
Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry page >
Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry page >
All train times published on this page are for planning purposes only and may change without notice. To check for any changes to the ETS train timetable from Ipoh to Padang Besar, you can visit the official KTM Berhad website by clicking here >
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