There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Setapak by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpurtrain Southbound
2h 58mRM 37–41Train via (M) Kl52 Monorail Chowkit
cheapest- Take the train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
3h 5mRM 6–37Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus Ipoh / ...
3h 42mRM 23–52Drive 198.3 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Setapakcar 198.3 km
2h 12mRM 79–114Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Setapaktaxi 198.3 km
2h 12mRM 440–550
Ipoh to Setapak by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Setapak is to train via (M) Kl52 Monorail Chowkit which costs RM 6 - RM 40 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Setapak is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs RM 75 - RM 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to Setapak. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Kl678 Sri Pelangi Condominium via Kl117 Bsn Lebuh Ampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Setapak. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Kuala Lumpur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Ipoh and Setapak is 213 km. The road distance is 198.3 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Setapak without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs RM 37 - RM 42.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ipoh to Setapak, including transfers.
Ipoh to Setapak bus services, operated by Transnasional, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Setapak train services, operated by KTM ETS, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Setapak is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs RM 37 - RM 42. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 23 - RM 55 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Setapak, Malaysia?
KTM ETS operates a train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur hourly. Tickets cost RM 37 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Transnasional operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan hourly. Tickets cost RM 21–28 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM
Train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 24–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 46–49
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- Transnasional
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–28
- Website
- Transnasional
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- Plus Liner
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 22–30
- Website
- Plus Liner
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–45
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- RM 440–550
Perkhidmatan teksi/kereta sewa ipoh
Persatuan Pemandu- Pemandu Teksi
- Phone
- +60135848085
- Website
- taxiteksiipoh.blogspot.com
Taxi servis Ipoh
- Phone
- +60-19-456-4857
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Booking & Getting There
Ipoh to Setapak bus services, operated by Transnasional, arrive at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Ipoh to Setapak train services, operated by KTM ETS, arrive at Kuala Lumpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Setapak is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ipoh to Setapak.
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