There are 3 ways to get from Ipoh to Kangar by tram, bus, or car
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Ipoh to Kangar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to bus which costs RM 26 - RM 45 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to drive which takes 3h 16m 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 277 km. The road distance is 279.7 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Kangar without a car is to tram which takes 3h 52m and costs RM 50 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Ipoh to Kangar, including transfers.
Ipoh to Kangar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
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 16m to drive from Ipoh to Kangar.
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What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Kangar, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Ipoh to Kangar via Bukit Mertajam and Arau in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 27–40 and the journey takes 6h 43m. 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 Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 17–25
- Shuttle
- RM 15–45
- Express First
- RM 26–35
- 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 27–40
- 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 26–45
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
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