There are 6 ways to get from Balakong to Ipoh by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to IpohEts
3h 37mRM 23–73Bus
- Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru RayaTBS Kuala Lumpur
4h 28mRM 23–42Drive 216.3 km
- Drive from Balakong to Ipoh216.3 km
2h 28mRM 37–53Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balakong to Ipoh216.3 km
2h 28mRM 470–600Subway, train
- Take the subway from Serdang Jaya to Sri Damansara TimurPyl
- Take the train from Kepong Sentral to IpohEts
3h 59mRM 24–76Bus via Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
4h 43mRM 24–42
Balakong to Ipoh by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balakong to Ipoh is to bus which costs RM 23 - RM 45 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Balakong to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs RM 35 - RM 55.
No, there is no direct train from Balakong to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Batu 11 Cheras and arriving at Ipoh via Kuala Lumpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Balakong and Ipoh is 222 km. The road distance is 216.3 km.
The best way to get from Balakong to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs RM 22 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Balakong to Ipoh, including transfers.
Balakong to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Balakong to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs RM 22 - RM 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 23 - RM 45 and takes 4h 28m.
Balakong to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balakong to Ipoh is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Balakong to Ipoh.
What companies run services between Balakong, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 20–65 and the journey takes 2h 16m. KTM ETS also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru Raya 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 28–33 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 20–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 20–28
- Shuttle
- RM 24–65
- Express First
- RM 35–45
Train from Kepong Sentral to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 19–60
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 19–27
- Shuttle
- RM 22–60
- Express First
- RM 30–45
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Silver
- RM 26
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 46–49
Train from Kepong Sentral to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Silver
- RM 25
- Gold
- RM 35
- Platinum
- RM 44–47
- Phone
- +60 3 7885 2585
- suggest@rapidkl.com.my
- Website
- myrapid.com.my
Subway from Serdang Jaya to Sri Damansara Timur
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 5–17
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 28–33
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 29
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 22–29
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- billionstarsexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–28
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- transnasional.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 27–35
- Website
- https://www.transnasional.com.my/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- RM 470–600
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +603-6179 6000
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Blue Cab
- Phone
- +6012 212 1718
- Website
- bluecab.my
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