There are 5 ways to get from Batu Caves to Perak by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Putra to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 32mRM 22–68Bus
- Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Jalan Bendahara Ipohbus TBS Kuala Lumpur
5h 5mRM 28–50Drive 188 km
- Drive from Batu Caves to Ipohcar 188 km
2h 11mRM 31–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batu Caves to Ipohtaxi 188 km
2h 11mRM 410–500Train via KL Sentral
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Ipohtrain KL Sentral
4h 5mRM 40
Batu Caves to Perak by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batu Caves to Perak is to bus which costs RM 28 - RM 50 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Batu Caves to Perak is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs RM 30 - RM 45.
No, there is no direct train from Batu Caves to Perak. However, there are services departing from Batu Caves and arriving at Ipoh via Putra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Batu Caves and Perak is 210 km. The road distance is 188 km.
The best way to get from Batu Caves to Perak without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs RM 22 - RM 70.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Batu Caves to Perak, including transfers.
Batu Caves to Perak train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Putra station.
The best way to get from Batu Caves to Perak is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs RM 22 - RM 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 28 - RM 50 and takes 5h 5m.
Batu Caves to Perak train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batu Caves to Perak is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Batu Caves to Perak.
What companies run services between Batu Caves, Malaysia and Perak, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Putra to Ipoh twice daily. Tickets cost RM 20–65 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, Sri Maju operates a bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh twice daily. Tickets cost RM 25–40 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Putra to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 20–28
- Shuttle
- RM 23–65
- Express First
- RM 35–45
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from KL Sentral to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- 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
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–40
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- RM 410–500
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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