ETS JB Sentral to Penang Butterworth Train Timetable (Jadual) 2026
Travelling from Johor Bahru to Penang Island, you can now take the fast ETS train from JB Sentral to Butterworth Railway Station on the mainland, then take a short ferry ride over to Georgetown on Penang Island. The duration of the train journey from JB to Butterworth, Penang, is eight hours and 20 minutes by the direct train, or you could take a more frequent service to KL Sentral and then connect to a KL to Butterworth ETS train.
Other travel options include taking at ETS to Ipoh, then connecting to a cheap KTM Komuter Utara train from Ipoh to Butterworth.
ETS Train Schedule from JB Sentral to Butterworth Penang
(Jadual Kereta Api ETS dari JB Sentral ke Butterworth Penang)
See the new full ETS timetable from 4th February 2026 >
New ETS train timetable from the 4th February 2026:
| Train Number | Departs JB Sentral | Arrives Butterworth Penang | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP 9326 | 09:55 | 18:15 | Book Tickets |
EG numbered trains are ETS Gold services.
EP numbered trains are ETS Platinum services that include a business class carriage.
To view the full ETS timetables with all the stops, click on the timetable link below:
KTM ETS JB Sentral to Penang Butterworth Fares / Ticket Prices
(Tambang / Harga Tiket KTM ETS JB Sentral ke Penang Butterworth)
ETS Train Fares:
If you choose to travel from JB Sentral to Butterworth on the direct ETS train, standard tickets will cost you approximately:
Platinum:
Adult fare: 175 - 190 MYR
Train fares for ETS services vary depending on what time of day, day of the week, and time of year you travel (peak and off-peak periods). It is generally cheaper to travel on a weekday (Monday to Thursday) and to book as far in advance as you can.
Buy Tickets for the JB to Penang Train
(Beli Tiket Kereta Api JB ke Penang)
ETS trains can frequently be fully booked, so it is always best to plan ahead and book your ETS train tickets as far in advance as you can. Buying ETS tickets in advance in Malaysia is easy, as you can purchase train tickets from any mainline KTM Berhad railway station, or even easier, you can book your tickets online directly from KTMB.
Train times and fares shown on this page are for planning purposes only and may change. To check for any changes to the schedule, we recommend you visit the official KTM Berhad (Malaysian Railways) website by clicking here >
Related pages:
Butterworth Penang trains main page