There are 5 ways to get from Perak to Batu Caves by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to PutraEts
3h 10mRM 23–71Bus
- Take the bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to TBS Kuala LumpurJalan Bendahara Ipoh
4h 18mRM 28–47Drive 187.1 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Batu Caves187.1 km
2h 13mRM 32–47Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Batu Caves187.1 km
2h 13mRM 410–490Train via KL Sentral
- Take the train from Ipoh to KL SentralIpoh
3h 45mRM 38–40
Perak to Batu Caves by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perak to Batu Caves is to bus which costs RM 28 - RM 50 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Perak to Batu Caves is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
No, there is no direct train from Perak to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Batu Caves via Putra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Perak and Batu Caves is 228 km. The road distance is 187.1 km.
The best way to get from Perak to Batu Caves without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs RM 22 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Perak to Batu Caves, including transfers.
Perak to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Perak to Batu Caves is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs RM 22 - RM 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 28 - RM 50 and takes 4h 18m.
Perak to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Putra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perak to Batu Caves is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Perak to Batu Caves.
What companies run services between Perak, Malaysia and Batu Caves, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Ipoh to Putra every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 20–70 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, Sri Maju operates a bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to TBS Kuala Lumpur twice daily. Tickets cost RM 25–40 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Putra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 20–70
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 20–28
- Shuttle
- RM 25–70
- Express First
- RM 35–50
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- 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 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to TBS Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–40
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- RM 410–490
Taxi servis Ipoh
- Phone
- +60-19-456-4857
Persatuan Pemandu- Pemandu Teksi
- Phone
- +60135848085
- Website
- taxiteksiipoh.blogspot.com
Perkhidmatan teksi/kereta sewa ipoh
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