There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Alor Setar to Ipohtrain Ets
2h 20mRM 6–40Bus via Bagan Serai
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Seraibus
- Take the bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
4h 31mRM 52–84Drive 237.5 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Ipohcar 237.5 km
2h 42mRM 40–58Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Ipohtaxi 237.5 km
2h 42mRM 500–650Train via Bukit Mertajam
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain Padang Besar
- Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Ipohtrain Butterworth
3h 50mRM 59–83Bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Rayabus
5h 35mRM 45–65
Alor Setar to Ipoh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 6 - RM 40 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs RM 6 - RM 40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Ipoh. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Ipoh is 247 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs RM 6 - RM 40.
The train from Alor Setar to Ipoh takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Alor Setar to Ipoh bus services, operated by Sani Express, depart from Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Alor Setar station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs RM 6 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus via Bagan Serai, which costs RM 50 - RM 85 and takes 4h 31m.
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.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Alor Setar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–40
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 6–10
- Express
- RM 25–40
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Tengah to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- admin@saniexpress.com.my
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–50
- Website
- Sani Express
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 19–35
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 45–65
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Alor Setar Taxi
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Perkhidmatan Teksi Pak Syed
- Phone
- +60 12-407 2327
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Alor Setar to Ipoh bus services, operated by Sani Express, arrive at Bagan Serai station.
Alor Setar to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Ipoh is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Alor Setar to Ipoh.
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