There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Kangar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to ArauEts
3h 28mRM 24–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Parit Buntar
- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Take the train from Butterworth to Arau
5h 52mRM 52–57Drive 279.7 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Kangar279.7 km
3h 14mRM 48–70Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Kangar279.7 km
3h 14mRM 600–750Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
6h 43mRM 30–40
Ipoh to Kangar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to bus which costs RM 30 - RM 40 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs RM 45 - RM 70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Kangar. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Ipoh and Kangar is 281 km. The road distance is 279.7 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Kangar without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs RM 24 - RM 90.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Ipoh to Kangar, including transfers.
Ipoh to Kangar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs RM 24 - RM 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 30 - RM 40 and takes 6h 43m.
Ipoh to Kangar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Kangar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Kangar is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ipoh to Kangar.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Kangar, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Ipoh to Arau 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 22–85 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 32–37 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Mara Liner also services this route once daily.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–85
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 22–30
- Shuttle
- RM 30–85
- Express First
- RM 45–60
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–18
- 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
- 55 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 Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 32–37
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- info@maralinergroup.my
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 31–32
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- RM 600–750
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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