There are 6 ways to get from Perak to Kedah by tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
2h 46mRM 20–63Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Butterworthbus Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
- Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petanibus Eb60
3h 47mRM 21–30Drive 178.1 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Sungai Petanicar 178.1 km
2h 1mRM 30–44Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Sungai Petanitaxi 178.1 km
2h 1mRM 390–470Tram via Bukit Mertajam
- Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
2h 47mRM 20–49Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petanibus
4h 26mRM 20–29
Perak to Kedah by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perak to Kedah is to bus via George Town which costs RM 21 - RM 30 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Perak to Kedah is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs RM 30 - RM 45.
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 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Perak to Kedah. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Sungai Petani via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Perak and Kedah is 171 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.
The best way to get from Perak to Kedah without a car is to tram which takes 2h 46m and costs RM 20 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Perak to Kedah, including transfers.
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.
Perak to Kedah bus services, operated by Sri Maju, arrive at Butterworth station.
What companies run services between Perak, Malaysia and Kedah, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 16–45 and the journey takes 1h 44m. 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 47m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 16–45
- Express First
- RM 27–35
- 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
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 18–26
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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 train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perak to Kedah is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Perak to Kedah.
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