There are 6 ways to get from Perai to Ipoh by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Butterworth to IpohButterworth
1h 56mRM 16–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru RayaButterworth
2h 7mRM 15–27Drive 145.5 km
- Drive from Perai to Ipoh145.5 km
1h 39mRM 25–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perai to Ipoh145.5 km
1h 39mRM 320–390Tram
- Take the tram from Butterworth to IpohIpoh Line
1h 56mRM 17–50Bus via Parit Buntar
- Take the bus from Kompleks Chai Leng Park to Hentian Raya Parit BuntarEb80
- Take the bus from Parit Buntar to Terminal Meru Raya
3h 4mRM 35–36
Perai to Ipoh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perai to Ipoh is to bus which costs RM 15 - RM 27 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Perai to Ipoh is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs RM 24 - RM 40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Butterworth and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Butterworth and arriving at Ipoh. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Perai and Ipoh is 154 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Perai to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs RM 16 - RM 50.
The train from Butterworth to Ipoh takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Perai to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Butterworth station.
Perai to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Perai to Ipoh is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs RM 16 - RM 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 15 - RM 27 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Perai, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Komuter operates a train from Butterworth to Ipoh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 16–20 and the journey takes 1h 56m. KTM Intercity also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 23–27 and the journey takes 2h 7m. 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 Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16–20
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 18–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–26
- Shuttle
- RM 18–50
- Express First
- RM 29–40
Tram from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 17–50
- Express First
- RM 28–40
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 23–27
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 15–18
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–27
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Kompleks Chai Leng Park to Hentian Raya Parit Buntar
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Parit Buntar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 32
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- RM 320–390
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Perai to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Perai to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perai to Ipoh is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Perai to Ipoh.
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