There are 5 ways to get from Perak to Perlis by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ipoh
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Arautrain Butterworth
3h 54mRM 54–118Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain Ipoh
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus
5h 32mRM 20–97Drive 279.7 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Kangarcar 279.7 km
3h 16mRM 48–69Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Butterworthbus Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus
6h 2mRM 36–82Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangarbus
8h 3mRM 28–68
Perak to Perlis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perak to Perlis is to bus which costs RM 28 - RM 70 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Perak to Perlis is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 45 - RM 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Perak to Perlis. However, there are services departing from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh and arriving at Kangar via Butterworth Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Perak to Perlis. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Arau via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Perak and Perlis is 285 km. The road distance is 279.7 km.
The best way to get from Perak to Perlis without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs RM 50 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Perak to Perlis, including transfers.
Perak to Perlis bus services, operated by Sri Maju, depart from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh station.
Perak to Perlis train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Perak to Perlis is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs RM 50 - RM 120. Alternatively, you can bus via George Town, which costs RM 35 - RM 85 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Perak, Malaysia and Perlis, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Ipoh to Kangar via Bukit Mertajam and Arau in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Kangar via Butterworth and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Ipoh to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–55
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 3–27
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–27
Train from Ipoh to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–28
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 4–6
- Express
- RM 19–28
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 50–75
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
Bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–40
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- info@maralinergroup.my
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 26–65
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
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More Questions & Answers
Perak to Perlis bus services, operated by Sri Maju, arrive at Butterworth station.
Perak to Perlis train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perak to Perlis is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Perak to Perlis.
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