There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Ipoh by bus, car ferry, tram, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus
2h 12mRM 20–35Car ferry, tram
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Ipohtram Ipoh Line
3h 16mRM 19–52Car ferry, taxi
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Ipohtaxi
2h 3mRM 332–402Drive 157 km
- Drive from George Town to Ipohcar 157 km
1h 49mRM 27–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Ipohtaxi 157 km
1h 49mRM 340–420
George Town to Ipoh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Town to Ipoh is to bus which costs RM 20 - RM 35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from George Town to Ipoh is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs RM 26 - RM 40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between George Town and Ipoh is 151 km. The road distance is 157 km.
The best way to get from George Town to Ipoh without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs RM 20 - RM 35.
The bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs once daily.
George Town to Ipoh bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
George Town to Ipoh bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Ipoh is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from George Town to Ipoh.
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What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
Unititi express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once daily. Tickets cost RM 20–35 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 17–50
- Express First
- RM 28–40
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- unititiexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–35
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- RM 330–420
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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