There are two ways to travel from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur: by train and by bus.

How far is Butterworth from Kuala Lumpur?

The travel distance between Butterworth and Kuala Lumpur is 350 km. There are two options to travel from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur: taking a train or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur?

It takes 3-6 hours by bus and 4-5 hours by train to get from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur.

The train usually departs and arrives on time. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

What types of trains operate the route Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur.

KTM Berhad: the state-owned railway company runs KTM ETS trains on the West Coast Line carrying seating cars. Passenger cars are divided in multiple classes: Seat and Business Seat.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Malaysia.

Where do trains from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur depart?

Trains on the West Coast Line depart from Butterworth Railway Station located in P186, Butterworth, Penang.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur arrive?

Trains on the West Coast Line arrive at KL Sentral Railway Station located in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur Railway Station located in Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur.

What types of buses operate the route Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur?

There are six bus companies running the route Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur.

Billion Stars operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

KKKL Express operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Transnasional operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Plusliner operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Maraliner operates single-deck and double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Starmart Express single-deck and double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Malaysia.

Where do buses from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur depart?

Most buses from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur depart from Penang Sentral Bus Station located in Butterworth.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur arrive?

Most buses from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpur arrive at Bersepadu Selatan Bus Terminal located in Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kuala Lumpur; KL Sentral Bus Terminal located in Kuala Lumpur and Hentian Duta Bus Terminal located in Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur.