There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Perlis by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Arautrain Butterworth
4h 38mRM 20–63Tram
cheapest- Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Arautram Padang Besar Line
5h 2mRM 9–69Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangarbus
6h 43mRM 26–45Drive 279.7 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Kangarcar 279.7 km
3h 16mRM 46–67Bus via Sungai Petani
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petanibus
- Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sg Petani to Pekan Rabubus K50
- Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Kompleks Islam Perlisbus R14
7h 45mRM 31–201
Ipoh to Perlis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Perlis is to bus which costs RM 26 - RM 45 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Perlis 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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Ipoh and Perlis is 282 km. The road distance is 279.7 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Perlis without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 38m and costs RM 19 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Ipoh to Perlis, including transfers.
Ipoh to Perlis bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Perlis bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Kangar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Perlis is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Ipoh to Perlis.
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What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Perlis, Malaysia?
Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar twice daily. Tickets cost RM 40–60 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Mara Liner also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ipoh to Kompleks Islam Perlis via Bukit Mertajam, Arau, and Sma Almaad in around 5h 2m.
- 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 3–26
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–26
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14–17
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- 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/
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 17–28
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Website
- bas.my
Bus from Stesen Bas Sg Petani to Pekan Rabu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–3
- Website
- https://bas.my/basmykotasetar.php
- Phone
- 019 - 2436350
- info@maralinergroup.com
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Pekan Rabu to Kompleks Islam Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 13–170
- Website
- https://www.maralinergroup.my/
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