There are 4 ways to get from Perak to Kedah by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to Sungai PetaniEts
1h 49mRM 19–55Bus
- Take the bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to ButterworthJalan Bendahara Ipoh
- Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.PetaniEb60
3h 45mRM 21–30Drive 178.1 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Sungai Petani178.1 km
2hRM 31–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Sungai Petani178.1 km
2hRM 390–470
Perak to Kedah by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perak to Kedah is to bus which costs RM 21 - RM 30 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Perak to Kedah is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs RM 19 - RM 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Perak to Kedah. However, there are services departing from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh and arriving at Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani via (M1) Penang Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ipoh and arriving at Sungai Petani. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Perak and Kedah is 175 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.
The best way to get from Perak to Kedah without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs RM 19 - RM 55.
The train from Ipoh to Sungai Petani takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Perak to Kedah bus services, operated by Sri Maju, depart from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh station.
Perak to Kedah train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Perak to Kedah is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs RM 19 - RM 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 21 - RM 30 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Perak, Malaysia and Kedah, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Ipoh to Sungai Petani 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 19–55 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani via Butterworth and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 3h 45m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 19–55
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 19–26
- Shuttle
- RM 20–55
- Express First
- RM 30–40
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 18–26
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- RM 390–470
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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More Questions & Answers
Perak to Kedah bus services, operated by Sri Maju, arrive at Butterworth station.
Perak to Kedah train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Sungai Petani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perak to Kedah is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Perak to Kedah.
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