There are 6 ways to get from Setapak to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Putra to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 27mRM 6–40Bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Rayabus Ipoh / ...
3h 55mRM 42–68Drive 197.3 km
- Drive from Setapak to Ipohcar 197.3 km
2h 10mRM 34–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from Setapak to Ipohtaxi 197.3 km
2h 10mRM 430–550Train via KL1093 KTM Kuala Lumpur
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain KL Sentral
3h 55mRM 6–45Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Rayabus Hentian Duta
5h 6mRM 26–75
Setapak to Ipoh by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 5 - RM 40 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
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 Putra and arriving at Ipoh via . 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 which takes 3h 27m and costs RM 5 - RM 40.
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 Intercity, depart from Putra station.
The best way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs RM 5 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan, which costs RM 40 - RM 70 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Setapak, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Putra to Ipoh 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 1h 56m. 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
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Putra to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Silver
- RM 24–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 46–49
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- transnasional.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–28
- Website
- https://www.transnasional.com.my/
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 22–30
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- billionstarsexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–65
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–50
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- RM 430–550
Blue Cab
- Phone
- +6012 212 1718
- Website
- bluecab.my
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +603-6179 6000
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Setapak to Ipoh bus services, operated by Transnasional, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Setapak to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Setapak to Ipoh is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Setapak to Ipoh.
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