ETS KL Sentral to Butterworth Schedule 2024 (Jadual) KTM Train
Last updated: 17 November 2024
For the quickest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Penang Island (Georgetown), the modern and fast ETS KL Sentral to Butterworth Penang Sentral train offers the most comfortable way to travel overland, with a choice of ETS Gold, Platinum, and Express services operating on this route.
Once you arrive at Butterworth Train Station (Penang Sentral), it is just a short ferry boat ride to get to the UNESCO World Heritage City of George Town on Penang Island.
ETS from KL Sentral to Butterworth Penang Sentral Train Schedule 2024
(Jadual ETS dari KL Sentral ke Butterworth Penang Sentral)
To view the ETS Train schedule from Butterworth to KL Sentral click here >
The timetable below shows the departure time from KL Sentral.
For departure times from the Old Kuala Lumpur Station click here >
KTM KL to Penang Sentral Butterworth ETS train timetable.
See the new full ETS timetable from 1st August 2024 >
New ETS train timetable from 1st of August 2024:
| Train Number | Departs KL Sentral | Arrives Butterworth | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP 9172 | 08:05 | 12:10 | Book Tickets |
| EX 9104 | 11:40 | 15:15 | Book Tickets |
| EP 9176 | 13:40 | 17:45 | Book Tickets |
| EP 9178 | 15:55 | 20:00 | Book Tickets |
| EG 9322 | 18:22 | 22:42 | Book Tickets |
| EP 9180 | 20:15 | 00:20 | Book Tickets |
For the train ticket prices, click on the KL Sentral fare link below:
ETS train at Butterworth Railway StationTimetable notes:
EG-numbered trains are ETS Gold Services.
EP-numbered trains are ETS Platinum Services operated by the newer ETS2 trains that include a Business Class carriage.
EX-numbered trains are the new Express Services and now the quickest way to travel from KL to Butterworth by train.
Seats on an ETS KL Sentral to Butterworth trainTo check the official KTMB.com.my website for ETS KL to Butterworth trains click here >
Please Note: If you are planning on staying on Penang Island and want to take the ferry from Butterworth to Georgetown, you will need to take one of the earlier trains, as the last ferry leaves before midnight.
See our Butterworth - Penang ferry page for more information >
ETS KL Sentral to Butterworth KTM Ticket Prices
(Harga Tiket ETS KTM KL Sentral ke Butterworth)
Fares for the ETS KL Sentral to Butterworth train on a Gold Services cost from approximately:
60 MYR for Adults
Tickets for ETS Platinum Services cost from:
78 MYR for Adults
Tickets for ETS Express Services cost from:
86 MYR for Adults
To see the full ETS fares table from KL Sentral to all destinations click here >
Please note: With the KTM Flexi Fare system (Tambang Fleksi) now in operation, the price you pay for your tickets from KL to Penang Sentral Butterworth will now vary from those shown above.
Flexi fares are cheaper if you book far in advance and more expensive if you book just a few days before your departure date.
There are also now many more factors such as the time of year (ie peak times during holidays are now more expensive), day of the week and even time of day.
For more information about Flexi Fares see our KL ETS fares page here >
Where to Buy ETS KL to Butterworth Tickets
(Tempat Beli Tiket ETS KL ke Butterworth)
You can purchase your ETS Train tickets directly from KL Sentral Railway Station or any other mainline KTM Train Station ticket counters.
You can also book ETS tickets easily online, either directly from the KTMB website (now the cheapest option), or you can book through an online ticketing agent (booking fees may apply).
Making an advance booking is a must for this very popular route, especially if you want to travel at the weekend or holidays when trains can be fully booked well in advance.
So, if your travel dates are not flexible, book your seats online as far in advance as possible.
Click here to book your KL Butterworth ETS Tickets now >
At the KL Sentral ETS ticket counter area, you have to take a number and wait for your number to be called before being served at one of the ticket counters.If you are planning to stay in George Town on Penang island, you can catch the ferry from Butterworth over to George Town from the ferry terminal that is located close to the train station in Butterworth.
For more information on the ferry to Penang click here >
For more information on Butterworth Railway Station click here >
Once you arrive by ferry on Penang island, there are hundreds of places to stay in George Town to cover all budgets.
If you want to head out to the popular Batu Ferringhi beach area in the north-west of the island, you can catch the 101 bus from the Rapid Penang Jetty bus terminal, just on your left as you walk down from the ferry terminal.
FAQ's
What is the duration of the train journey from KL Sentral to Butterworth?
What is the duration of the train journey from KL Sentral to Butterworth?
The duration of the train trip from KL to Butterworth Penang varies depending on what type of ETS service you take. The quickest trains are the Express trains that take 3 hours and 35 minutes; next are the Platinum services, taking 4 hours and 5 minutes; then come the Gold services, taking 4 hours and 20 minutes.
How fast do the ETS trains travel on the route to Butterworth from KL?
How fast do the ETS trains travel on the route to Butterworth from KL?
These Electric Train Services (ETS) travel at speeds of up to 140 km/h and make the journey from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth in half the time compared to the now cancelled, old diesel Intercity Express Trains that used to operate this route.
Are there any alternative ways to travel from KL to Butterworth by train?
Are there any alternative ways to travel from KL to Butterworth by train?
If all the long-distance ETS trains to Butterworth are fully booked, you could take a more regular ETS train from KL Sentral to Ipoh, then connect to the cheap KTM Komuter Utara service from Ipoh to Butterworth.
How can I get from Butterworth station to Penang Island (George Town)?
How can I get from Butterworth station to Penang Island (George Town)?
Once you arrive at Butterworth train station, you will need to walk to the Penang ferry departure point located in the Penang Sentral terminal building. Just follow the signs for the ferry ("feri") and you will be there in 5 to 10 minutes. The ferry over to George Town now takes less than 15 minutes with the new, faster boats.
Related pages:
KL to Penang state main page >
Kuala Lumpur Sentral Trains main page >
ETS Train from KL Sentral to Bukit Mertajam (BM) Penang >