There are 4 ways to get from KL Sentral to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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KL Sentral to Ipoh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from KL Sentral to Ipoh is to bus which costs RM 24 - RM 45 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from KL Sentral to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kl Sentral and arriving at Ipoh. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between KL Sentral and Ipoh is 205 km. The road distance is 198.9 km.
The best way to get from KL Sentral to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 20 - RM 65.
The train from Kl Sentral to Ipoh takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
KL Sentral to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kl Sentral station.
The best way to get from KL Sentral to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 20 - RM 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 24 - RM 45 and takes 4h 30m.
Ipoh is 2h 30m ahead of KL Sentral. It is currently 6:40 AM in KL Sentral and 9:10 AM in Ipoh.
KL Sentral to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
What companies run services between KL Sentral, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Kl Sentral to Ipoh every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 20–65 and the journey takes 2h 22m. KTM ETS also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Plusliner operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya hourly. Tickets cost RM 22–29 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Two other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kl Sentral to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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 Kl Sentral to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- 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
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 22–29
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 24–30
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- transnasional.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- https://www.transnasional.com.my/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- RM 440–550
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +603-6179 6000
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Blue Cab
- Phone
- +6012 212 1718
- Website
- bluecab.my
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between KL Sentral to Ipoh is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from KL Sentral to Ipoh.
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