There are 4 ways to get from Sadao to Perak by train, bus, or car
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 via George Town
- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworth
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Jalan Bendahara IpohButterworth
5h 46mRM 37–51Drive 294.4 km
- Drive from Sadao to Ipoh294.4 km
3h 17mRM 139–201Bus
- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Terminal Meru Raya
7h 10mRM 36–94
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sadao to Perak is to bus via George Town which costs RM 35 - RM 55 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sadao to Perak is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 30 - RM 110.
The distance between Sadao and Perak is 311 km. The road distance is 294.4 km.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Sadao to Perak, including transfers.
The best way to get from Sadao to Perak is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 30 - RM 110. Alternatively, you can bus via George Town, which costs RM 35 - RM 55 and takes 5h 46m.
Perak is 1h ahead of Sadao. It is currently 7:27 PM in Sadao and 8:27 PM in Perak.
Yes, the driving distance between Sadao to Perak is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Sadao to Perak.
There are 119+ hotels available in Perak.
What companies run services between Sadao, Thailand and Perak, 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, you can take a vehicle from Sadao to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via Bukit Kayu Hitam and Butterworth in around 5h 46m.
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- 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
- +603 7728 8789
- helpdesk@eticketing.my
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 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 16–27
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.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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