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How to get fromAlor Setar to Ipohby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Ipohtrain train Ets
    2h 20m
    RM 6–40
  2. Bus via Bagan Serai

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Seraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    4h 31m
    RM 52–84
  3. Drive 237.5 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Ipohcar car 237.5 km
    2h 42m
    RM 40–58
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Ipohtaxi taxi 237.5 km
    2h 42m
    RM 500–650
  5. Train via Bukit Mertajam

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Ipohtrain train Butterworth
    3h 50m
    RM 59–83
  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    5h 35m
    RM 45–65

Alor Setar to Ipoh by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRM 59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Setar to Ipoh every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 6–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya via Bagan Serai in around 4h 31m.

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