There are 6 ways to get from Ipoh to Alor Setar by tram, bus, train, 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.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
3h 20mRM 26–72Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Parit Buntarbus
- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain
4h 48mRM 46–50Drive 238.1 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Alor Setarcar 238.1 km
2h 40mRM 39–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Alor Setartaxi 238.1 km
2h 40mRM 500–650Tram, train
- Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
3h 21mRM 26–56Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
5h 34mRM 28–35
Ipoh to Alor Setar by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Alor Setar is to bus which costs RM 28 - RM 35 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs RM 35 - RM 60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Ipoh and Alor Setar is 228 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Alor Setar without a car is to tram which takes 3h 20m and costs RM 26 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Ipoh to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Ipoh to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
Ipoh to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar station.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Ipoh to Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 30–35 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Mara Liner also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 16–45
- Express First
- RM 27–35
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 10–29
- Express First
- RM 21–27
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–14
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–13
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Parit Buntar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 32
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 30–35
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- info@maralinergroup.my
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28–29
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Taxi servis Ipoh
- Phone
- +60-19-456-4857
Persatuan Pemandu- Pemandu Teksi
- Phone
- +60135848085
- Website
- taxiteksiipoh.blogspot.com
Perkhidmatan teksi/kereta sewa ipoh
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More Questions & Answers
Ipoh to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Alor Setar is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Ipoh to Alor Setar.
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