There are 4 ways to get from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur by train, bus, taxi or car
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Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur by train
The train journey time between Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur is around 2h 27m and covers a distance of around 207 km. The fastest train normally takes 2h 22m. Services are operated by KTM ETS Malaysia Railway. Typically 136 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur train schedules
Trains departing Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kuala Lumpur is 03 88810200.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kuala Lumpur is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Kuala Lumpur is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 03 88810200.
Last updated: 10 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur is to bus, which costs RM 29 and takes 3h.
The quickest way to get from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur is to taxi which costs RM 450 - RM 550 and takes 2h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Amanjaya and arriving at KL Sentral. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ipoh and arriving at Kuala Lumpur. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur is 174 km. The road distance is 206 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs RM 32 - RM 37.
The train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.
Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, depart from Terminal Amanjaya station.
Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by KTM ETS Malaysia Railway, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs RM 32 - RM 37. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 29 and takes 3h.
- Distance: 174.3 km
- Duration: 2h 31m
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
KTM ETS Malaysia Railway operates a train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur hourly. Tickets cost RM 32 - RM 37 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Naik Selalu Express operates a bus from Terminal Amanjaya to KL Sentral twice daily. Tickets cost RM 29 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 03 2267 1200
- cllcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 32 - RM 37
- Website
- http://www.ktmb.com.my
- Silver
- RM 24 - RM 26
- Gold
- RM 32 - RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 40 - RM 50
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Amanjaya to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 29
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- RM 450 - RM 550
Taxi servis Ipoh
- Phone
- +60-19-456-4857
- Website
- taxi-servis-ipoh.business.site
Persatuan Pemandu- Pemandu Teksi
- Phone
- +60135848085
- Website
- taxiteksiipoh.blogspot.com
Perkhidmatan teksi/kereta sewa ipoh
- Phone
- 019-456 4857
- Website
- perkhidmatan-teksikereta-sewa-ipoh.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, arrive at KL Sentral station.
Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by KTM ETS Malaysia Railway, arrive at Kuala Lumpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur.
There are 1450+ hotels available in Kuala Lumpur. Prices start at RM 500 per night.