What is the cheapest way to get from Ipoh to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to George Town is to bus and line 401 bus which costs RM 19 - RM 35 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipoh to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Ipoh to George Town is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs RM 26 - RM 40.

Is there a direct bus between Ipoh and George Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to George Town. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Presgrave Corner via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Ipoh to George Town?

The distance between Ipoh and George Town is 150 km. The road distance is 156.2 km.

How do I travel from Ipoh to George Town without a car?

The best way to get from Ipoh to George Town without a car is to tram and car ferry which takes 2h 37m and costs RM 19 - RM 50.

How long does it take to get from Ipoh to George Town?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Ipoh to George Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipoh to George Town bus from?

Ipoh to George Town bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.

Bus or fly from Ipoh to George Town?

The best way to get from Ipoh to George Town is to bus and line 401 bus which takes 3h 14m and costs RM 19 - RM 35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 430 - RM 1500 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Ipoh to George Town bus arrive?

Ipoh to George Town bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Terminal Sungai Nibong station.

Can I drive from Ipoh to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to George Town is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Ipoh to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2574+ hotels available in George Town.

Ipoh to George Town - 7 ways to travel via tram, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Ipoh to George Town by tram, car ferry, bus, taxi, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, car ferry
best
1. Take the tram from Ipoh to Butterworthtram Ipoh Line
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 37m
RM 19–48
Bus, line 401 bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong to Presgrave Cornerbus 401
3h 14m
RM 19–33
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Ipoh to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 59m
RM 326–385
Fly
1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane IPH - PEN
4h 34m
RM 432–1,429
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Parit Buntarbus
2. Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 42m
RM 37–38
Drive 156.2 km
1. Drive from Ipoh to George Towncar 156.2 km
1h 47m
RM 27–39
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ipoh to George Towntaxi 156.2 km
1h 47m
RM 340–410

Ipoh to George Town by tram and car ferry

70Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

RM 19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ipoh to George Town.

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Distance: 150.2 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Presgrave Corner via Terminal Sungai Nibong and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and two other airlines fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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