There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alor Star to Ipohtrain Ets
2h 19mRM 20–75Bus via Bagan Serai
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Seraibus
- Take the bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
4h 31mRM 64–67Drive 237.5 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Ipohcar 237.5 km
2h 42mRM 39–56Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Ipohtaxi 237.5 km
2h 42mRM 500–650Bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Rayabus
5h 35mRM 33–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Ipoh is to bus which costs RM 33 - RM 35 and takes 5h 35m.
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 every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
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 Express Kesatuan, 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 via Bagan Serai, which costs RM 64 - RM 67 and takes 4h 31m.
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, 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.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
- 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
- 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
- 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 Express Kesatuan, 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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