There are 5 ways to get from Sadao to Ipoh by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Padang Besar to IpohEts
3h 16mRM 30–106Bus
- Take the bus from Changloon to Terminal Meru RayaChangloon
4h 6mRM 42–67Drive 294.5 km
- Drive from Sadao to Ipoh294.5 km
3h 17mRM 138–199Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Sadao to Hat-Yai-Airport-HDY
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Ipoh (IPH)HDY - IPH
7h 39mRM 618–1,280Bus via Bukit Kayu Hitam
- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Terminal Meru Raya
5h 58mRM 34–90
Hat Yai (HDY) to Ipoh (IPH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sadao to Ipoh is to bus via Bukit Kayu Hitam which costs RM 30 - RM 90 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sadao to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 30 - RM 110.
The distance between Sadao and Ipoh is 311 km. The road distance is 294.5 km.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Sadao to Ipoh, including transfers.
The best way to get from Sadao to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 30 - RM 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 40 - RM 70 and takes 4h 6m.
Ipoh is 1h ahead of Sadao. It is currently 4:49 AM in Sadao and 5:49 AM in Ipoh.
Yes, the driving distance between Sadao to Ipoh is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Sadao to Ipoh.
There are 1503+ hotels available in Ipoh.
What companies run services between Sadao, Thailand and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Padang Besar to Ipoh 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 23–95 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Changloon to Terminal Meru Raya 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 30–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
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- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Ipoh via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 340–1,600
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 23–95
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 23–35
- Shuttle
- RM 30–95
- Express First
- RM 45–60
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Changloon to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–50
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 27–80
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
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