There are 6 ways to get from Setapak to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Sungai Buloh
best- Take the train from Sungai Buloh Station to Ipohtrain Northbound
3h 27mRM 37–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kl Sentral to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 30mRM 7–43Bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Rayabus Ipoh / ...
3h 55mRM 37–68Drive 197.3 km
- Drive from Setapak to Ipohcar 197.3 km
2h 11mRM 78–113Taxi
- Take the taxi from Setapak to Ipohtaxi 197.3 km
2h 11mRM 430–550Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Rayabus Hentian Duta
5h 6mRM 26–70
Setapak to Ipoh by bus, foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 6 - RM 45 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs RM 75 - RM 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Setapak to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Kl688 Sri Pelangi Condominium and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Setapak to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Titiwangsa and arriving at Ipoh via Sungai Buloh Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Setapak and Ipoh is 207 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Setapak to Ipoh without a car is to train via Sungai Buloh which takes 3h 27m and costs RM 35 - RM 45.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Setapak to Ipoh, including transfers.
Setapak to Ipoh bus services, operated by Transnasional, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Setapak to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM ETS, depart from Sungai Buloh Station.
The best way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to train via Sungai Buloh which takes 3h 27m and costs RM 35 - RM 45. Alternatively, you can bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan, which costs RM 35 - RM 70 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Setapak, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM ETS operates a train from Sungai Buloh Station to Ipoh hourly. Tickets cost RM 34 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Transnasional operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya hourly. Tickets cost RM 21–28 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM
Train from Sungai Buloh Station to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 34
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 23–25
- Gold
- RM 34
- Platinum
- RM 43–45
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kl Sentral to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- Transnasional
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–28
- Website
- Transnasional
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- Plus Liner
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 22–30
- Website
- Plus Liner
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–60
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- billionstarsexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–60
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- +60 12-470 7815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–45
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- RM 430–550
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +60 3 2692 2525
- Website
- comfortcab.com.my
Public Cab
- Phone
- +60 3 6259 2929
- Website
- publiccab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- +60 3 9057 1111
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Setapak to Ipoh bus services, operated by Transnasional, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Setapak to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM ETS, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Setapak to Ipoh is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Setapak to Ipoh.
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