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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Larut by train, taxi, bus or car

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Train, taxi  •  3h 32m

  1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh KL Sentral
  2. Take a taxi from Ipoh to Bukit Larut

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Bus  •  4h 12m

  1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Taiping/Sempang

3 alternative options

Bus via Ipoh  •  5h 52m

  1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya TBS Kuala Lumpur - Aman Jaya Ipoh / ...
  2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kamunting

Taxi  •  3h 4m

  1. Take a taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Larut 271.5 km

Drive  •  3h 4m

  1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Larut 271.5 km

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The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Larut is to bus which costs RM 35 - RM 55 and takes 4h 12m.

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The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Larut is to taxi which takes 3h 4m and costs RM 450 - RM 550.

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The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Larut is 216 km. The road distance is 271.5 km.

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The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Larut without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 32m and costs RM 190 - RM 240.

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It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Larut, including transfers.

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Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Larut is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Larut.

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  • Distance: 216 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Bukit Larut, Malaysia?

StarMart Express operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Taiping/Sempang every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 27 - RM 45 and the journey takes 4h.

Train operators
KTM ETS
Phone
+60 3 2267 1200
Email
callcenter@ktmb.com.my
Website
ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
RM 37
Website
https://www.ktmb.com.my
Silver
RM 26
Gold
RM 37
Platinum
RM 47 - RM 50
Bus operators
StarMart Express
Phone
+65 6396 5681
Email
CS@starmartonline.com
Website
starmartbus.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Taiping/Sempang
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
RM 27 - RM 45
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/starmart-express
Website
https://www.starmartbus.com/
Plusliner
Phone
+60 17-659 2527
Email
talk2us@ktb.com.my
Website
redbus.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
RM 20 - RM 26
Website
https://www.plusliner.com.my/
Transnasional
Phone
017 6592527
Email
talk2us@ktb.com.my
Website
redbus.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
RM 22 - RM 28
Website
https://www.transnasional.com.my/
Naik Selalu Express
Website
easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
RM 32
Schedules at
easybook.com
Book at
easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kamunting
Ave. Duration
46 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
RM 8 - RM 22
Schedules at
easybook.com
Express Kesatuan
Phone
+6016-5217774
Website
easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
Ave. Duration
4h 38m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
RM 25
Book at
easybook.com
KPB Express
Phone
+60 4 332 6815
Email
kpbekspress@outlook.com
Website
kpbekspres.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
Ave. Duration
3h 8m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
RM 28
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/kpb-express
Website
http://www.kpbekspres.com/
Sri Maju
Phone
+65 6294 8228
Email
srimajutours@srimaju.com
Website
srimaju.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
Ave. Duration
3h 8m
Frequency
Twice daily
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/sri-maju-group
Website
https://www.srimaju.com/
Billion Stars Express
Phone
+60 111 066 1111
Email
billionstarsexpress@gmail.com
Website
billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
Ave. Duration
3h 8m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
RM 16 - RM 35
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/billion-stars-express
Website
http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
Other operators
Taxi from Ipoh to Bukit Larut
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Estimated price
RM 160 - RM 200
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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