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 Ipohtrain Ets
3h 15mRM 14–55Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Jalan Bendahara Ipohbus Butterworth
5h 46mRM 37–59Drive 293.8 km
- Drive from Sadao to Ipohcar 293.8 km
3h 20mRM 135–195Bus
- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Terminal Meru Rayabus
7h 9mRM 49–94
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sadao to Perak is to train which costs RM 14 - RM 60 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sadao to Perak is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs RM 14 - RM 60.
The distance between Sadao and Perak is 311 km. The road distance is 293.8 km.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Sadao to Perak, including transfers.
The best way to get from Sadao to Perak is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs RM 14 - RM 60. Alternatively, you can bus via George Town, which costs RM 35 - RM 60 and takes 5h 46m.
Perak is 1h ahead of Sadao. It is currently 5:28 AM in Sadao and 6:28 AM in Perak.
Yes, the driving distance between Sadao to Perak is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Sadao to Perak.
There are 202+ hotels available in Perak.
What companies run services between Sadao, Thailand and Perak, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Padang Besar to Ipoh once daily. Tickets cost RM 7–45 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sadao to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via Bukit Kayu Hitam and Butterworth in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 7–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 7–11
- Express
- RM 28–45
- 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 16–35
- 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 40–80
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
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