KTM Komuter Northern Sector (Komuter Utara)

The KTM Komuter Northern Sector, also known as the Komuter Utara, provides local all-stop train services on the Northern Corridor Economic Region in Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak, with trains running on the Butterworth-Padang Besar Line and Butterworth-Padang Rengas Line.

Due to increasing demand, you are advised to be ready at the platform at least 15 minutes before the scheduled train departure on busy days (eg. public holidays) in order to get a chance to board the train. Failing to do so may result in waiting for the next train in 1 or 2 hours time. Please also allow passengers to alight before boarding.

KTM Komuter Northern Sector Route Map
Peta Laluan KTM Komuter Utara

*The Penang Ferry, Hat Yai – Padang Besar Shuttle Train and Red & Yellow Omnibus Co. Service 51 is not part of the KTM Komuter Northern Sector network. It is only listed here as a possible connection. A separate ticket is required.

KTM Komuter Northern Sector Stopping Stations
Stesen Perhentian KTM Komuter Utara

Butterworth-Padang Besar Line
Laluan Butterworth-Padang Besar

• Padang Besar Railway Station
• Bukit Ketri Railway Station
• Arau Royal Railway Station
• Kodiang Railway Station
• Anak Bukit Railway Station
• Alor Setar Railway Station
• Kobah Railway Station
• Gurun Railway Station
• Sungai Petani Railway Station
• Tasek Gelugor Railway Station
• Bukit Mertajam Railway Station
• Bukit Tengah Railway Station
• Butterworth Railway Station

Butterworth-Padang Rengas Line
Laluan Butterworth-Padang Rengas

• Butterworth Railway Station
• Bukit Tengah Railway Station
• Bukit Mertajam Railway Station
• Simpang Ampat Railway Station
• Nibong Tebal Railway Station
• Parit Buntar Railway Station
• Bagan Serai Railway Station
• Kamunting Railway Station
• Taiping Railway Station
• Padang Rengas Railway Station

What time is the first train or last train to…?

Please refer to the timetables posted below. Any questions in the comments regarding this will simply be redirected to this section.

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KTM Komuter Northern Sector Timetables
(Jadual Waktu KTM Komuter Utara)

KTM Komuter Northern Sector Weekday Timetable

KTM Komuter Northern Sector Weekend Timetable

Timetable for Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train

Click here to visit the dedicated Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train information page.

What time is the first train or last train to…?

Please refer to the timetables posted here. Any questions in the comments regarding this will simply be redirected to this section.

Butterworth-Padang Besar Line Alternative Travel Options

• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Tasek Gelugor: Kulim Baling Road Transport (KBRT) Bus Service 586
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Sungai Petani: RapidPenang Intercity Bus Service EB 60
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Gurun: RapidPenang Intercity Bus Service EB 60 ⇋ Maraliner Bus Service 2
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Kobah: Express Bus – Alor Setar ⇋ Maraliner Bus Service 3
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Alor Setar: Express Bus – Alor Setar
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Anak Bukit: Express Bus – Alor Setar ⇋ myBAS Kangar Bus Service T14 or T15
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Kodiang: Express Bus – Alor Setar ⇋ myBAS Kangar Bus Service T14
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Arau: Express Bus – Kangar ⇋ myBAS Kangar Bus Service T10 or T14
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Bukit Ketri: Express Bus – Kangar ⇋ myBAS Kangar Bus Service F102
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Padang Besar: Express Bus – Kangar ⇋ myBAS Kangar Bus Service T11

There are no ETS services from Butterworth to stations north of Butterworth and vice versa.

Butterworth-Padang Rengas Line Alternative Travel Options

• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Simpang Ampat: Rapid Penang Bus 801
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Nibong Tebal: Rapid Penang Intercity Bus EB80
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Parit Buntar: Rapid Penang Intercity Bus EB80
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Bagan Serai: Rapid Penang Intercity Bus EB80 and change to/from The Red Omnibus Perak Route 8
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Kamunting: ETS to Taiping and change to/from taxi or ride hailing
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Taiping: ETS
• Butterworth (Penang Sentral) ⇋ Padang Rengas: ETS to Taiping or Kuala Kangsar and change to/from Red & Yellow Omnibus Co. Service 51

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KTM Komuter Northern Sector Fares from Old Copy of KTM’s website

Cash and KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS)

KTM Komuter Northern Sector Fares from KTM’s website

Not available.

Concession fares (50% off) are valid for:

• Malaysian Children between 2 to 6 years old
• Malaysian Students on presentation of KTM i-Card Student
• Malaysian senior citizens of 60 years old and above
• Malaysian Disabled (OKU)

How do I book KTM Komuter tickets online?

You can book KTM Komuter Northern Sector tickets online from the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS).

Click here for the KTM Komuter Northern Sector Online Ticket Booking Guide.

Can I use Touch ‘n Go card for the KTM Komuter Northern Sector?

No. However, you can use Touch ‘n Go eWallet at the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS) Ticket Kiosk.

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KTM Komuter Northern Sector Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does the KTM Komuter Northern Sector go to Hat Yai?

No.

Why?

The line between Padang Besar and Hat Yai is not electrified, so electric KTM Komuter trains cannot run on them. The line is also not within Malaysia, so it is not just up to KTM to implement a new service.

How do I travel from Butterworth to Hat Yai?

Change to the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train at Padang Besar.

How much is a ticket from Butterworth to Hat Yai?

There is no through ticket from Butterworth to Hat Yai. Buy a ticket at Butterworth for the train to Padang Besar, then buy the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train at Padang Besar. Tickets for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train cost 50 Baht one way. See below for KTM Komuter fares.

Must I only travel from Butterworth to Hat Yai? Can I travel from other stations such as Taiping, Sungai Petani or Alor Setar to Hat Yai also?

Of course you can. The KTM Komuter serves all stations along the route and charges fares according to the distance travelled. Change to the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train at Padang Besar.

Why does the KTM Komuter Northern Sector terminate its service at Padang Rengas? Why not at Kuala Kangsar or Ipoh or Tanjung Malim or [insert your favourite station here]?

The KTM Komuter Northern Sector terminates at Padang Rengas because, in my opinion, it is meant to serve as an extension from Kamunting to Taiping. However, there are no crossovers at Taiping, hence the next station with crossovers after Taiping is Padang Rengas. There are also no crossovers at Kuala Kangsar, hence the train is not extended till there.

If we go further and further, we might be debating for a Padang Besar – Gemas Komuter line, so let’s leave it as such for now. You wanna go further? Take the ETS.

Since Padang Rengas and Kuala Kangsar is so near, how do I get to Kuala Kangsar from Padang Rengas?

Take Red & Yellow Omnibus Co. Service 51.

Image courtesy of BusInterchange.net, used with permission.

Estimated Route of Red & Yellow Omnibus Co. Service 51
Taiping – Padang Rengas – Kuala Kangsar

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Fares
Please ask the counter at the terminal or driver on board.

Frequency
Every 60 minutes, ask the counter at the terminals for next departure time.

Operating Hours
Unknown, but if you’re travelling during the day, the buses will most likely be operating.

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KTM Komuter Northern Sector Rolling Stock

The KTM Komuter Northern Sector operates with both 83 Class EMUs and 92 Class EMUs.

Interior of 83 Class (Standard)

Interior of 92 Class (Peak Periods / Insufficient 83 Class EMUs)

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KTM Komuter Northern Sector Alternative Travel Suggestions

Due to increasing demand, you may not be able to buy a ticket or board the train during peak periods. Here are some sample alternative travel arrangements you can consider taking if such a situation arises:

Butterworth-Sungai Petani

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Take RapidPenang Intercity Service EB 60 (Butterworth – Sungai Petani express bus) or a parallel bus route. More details here.

Bus fare: RM4.00
KTM Komuter fare: RM3.60

Butterworth-Alor Setar

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Many express buses ply the Butterworth – Alor Setar route by highway. Booking available at bus terminals and online through 12Go Asia, BusOnlineTicket or Easybook.

Bus fare: RM10.70 (estimated) before Penang Sentral fee
KTM Komuter fare: RM7.10

Butterworth-Nibong Tebal-Parit Buntar

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Take RapidPenang Intercity Service EB 80 (Butterworth-Nibong Tebal-Parit Buntar express bus) or a parallel bus route. More details here.

Bus fare: RM4.00
KTM Komuter fare: RM3.90

myBAS Kangar (myBAS Perlis)

A revamped network of city stage buses in Perlis links Padang Besar, Bukit Ketri, Arau, Kodiang main town, Anak Bukit and Alor Setar main town via Kangar. More details here.

The above suggested alternatives are a courtesy of RailTravel Station for your trip planning. RailTravel Station accepts no responsibility of any missed connections, failed bookings, incorrect information or any other untoward incidences and/or experiences through your use of the information provided by RailTravel Station.