There are 6 ways to get from Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly from Ipoh
best- Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)IPH - KBR
3h 55mRM 300–1,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bus Terminal Kota BharuAmanJaya Ipoh
7h 13mRM 57–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ipoh to Sultan Ismail Petra-KBR347.8 km
5h 4mDrive 347.8 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa347.8 km
5h 4mRM 59–85Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
- Take the train from Ipoh to Sungai Buluh
- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)SZB - KBR
4h 54mRM 142–467Bus via Kuala Besut
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Besut Bus TerminalAmanJaya Ipoh
- Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airport
9h 20mRM 63–80
Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa is to drive which costs RM 55 - RM 85 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs RM 300 - RM 1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Kota Bharu Airport via Kuala Besut Jetty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Ipoh and Pengkalan Chepa is 222 km. The road distance is 347.8 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs RM 55 - RM 80.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), including transfers and time at the airport.
Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs RM 300 - RM 1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 55 - RM 80 and takes 7h 13m.
There is no direct flight from Ipoh Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 55m and has one stopover.
Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Kuala Besut Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Pengkalan Chepa, Malaysia?
Scoot Tigerair and AirAsia fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) once daily. Alternatively, Ekspres Perdana operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu twice daily. Tickets cost RM 30–50 and the journey takes 7h 1m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 120–700
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Ipoh to Sultan Ismail Petra via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 2,600–6,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ipoh to Sultan Ismail Petra via Senai, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–1,400
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–310
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Sungai Buluh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 20–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 20–28
- Shuttle
- RM 24–65
- Express First
- RM 35–45
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Sungai Buluh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Silver
- RM 26
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 46–49
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–50
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–50
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- hq@e-mutiara.com
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Phone
- +6019-558 4736
- booking@besutjetty.com
- Website
- besutjetty.com
Bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30
- Schedules at
- besutjetty.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa is 348 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Ipoh to Pengkalan Chepa.
Scoot Tigerair and AirAsia offer flights from Ipoh Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
There are 944+ hotels available in Pengkalan Chepa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ipoh and Pengkalan Chepa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.