There are 4 ways to get from Perlis to Perak by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arau to Ipohtrain Ets
2h 49mRM 27–64Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kangar to Alor Setarbus
- Take the train from Alor Star to Ipohtrain Ets
4h 45mRM 18–52Bus
- Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Jalan Bendahara Ipohbus Butterworth
6h 27mRM 38–62Drive 280 km
- Drive from Kangar to Ipohcar 280 km
3h 19mRM 48–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perlis to Perak is to bus and train which costs RM 17 - RM 55 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Perlis to Perak is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs RM 27 - RM 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Perlis to Perak. However, there are services departing from Kangar and arriving at Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Perlis to Perak. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Perlis and Perak is 277 km. The road distance is 280 km.
The best way to get from Perlis to Perak without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs RM 27 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Perlis to Perak, including transfers.
Perlis to Perak bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Kangar station.
Perlis to Perak train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau station.
The best way to get from Perlis to Perak is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs RM 27 - RM 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 35 - RM 65 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Perlis, Malaysia and Perak, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Ipoh once daily. Tickets cost RM 7–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kangar to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via Butterworth Bus Terminal and Butterworth in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Arau to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 7–40
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 7–10
- Express
- RM 27–40
Train from Alor Star to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 6–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 6–9
- Express
- RM 24–35
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +603 7728 8789
- helpdesk@eticketing.my
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 22
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–40
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- admin@saniexpress.com.my
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Kangar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–18
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
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More Questions & Answers
Perlis to Perak bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Butterworth Bus Terminal station.
Perlis to Perak train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perlis to Perak is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Perlis to Perak.
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