There are 5 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 Star to Ipohtrain Ets
2h 19mRM 20–75Bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Rayabus Alor Setar
3h 27mRM 30–40Drive 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 500–650Bus via Bagan Serai
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Seraibus
- Take the bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
4h 31mRM 64–67
Alor Setar to Ipoh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh is to bus which costs RM 30 - RM 40 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs RM 20 - RM 75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alor Star and arriving at Ipoh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Ipoh is 229 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 19m and costs RM 20 - RM 75.
The train from Alor Star to Ipoh takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs once daily.
Alor Setar to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Alor Star station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs RM 20 - RM 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 30 - RM 40 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Star to Ipoh once daily. Tickets cost RM 20–75 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 30–40 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Express Kesatuan also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Star to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–75
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 20–29
- Shuttle
- RM 26–75
- Express First
- RM 35–50
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–40
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.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 33–35
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 32–35
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Schedules at
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 32
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Perkhidmatan Teksi Pak Syed
- Phone
- +60 12-407 2327
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Alor Setar Taxi
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alor Setar to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya 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 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Alor Setar to Ipoh.
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