The average train between Ipoh and Alor Setar takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipoh to Alor Setar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Ipoh and Alor Setar. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipoh is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Alor Setar at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Ipoh station and arriving at Alor Setar station via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Ipoh to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
Ipoh to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Alor Star station.
The distance between Ipoh and Alor Setar is 188.7 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a vehicle from Ipoh to Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam in around 3h 20m.