There are 5 ways to get from Setapak to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Putra to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 45mRM 21–70Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Rayabus
5hRM 25–45Drive 198.4 km
- Drive from Setapak to Ipohcar 198.4 km
2h 12mRM 34–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from Setapak to Ipohtaxi 198.4 km
2h 12mRM 440–550Bus via Kl781 Mrt/Lrt Sungai Besi
- Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru Rayabus TBS Kuala Lumpur
5h 11mRM 24–52
Setapak to Ipoh by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to bus which costs RM 25 - RM 45 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
The distance between Setapak and Ipoh is 207 km. The road distance is 198.4 km.
The best way to get from Setapak to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs RM 21 - RM 70.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Setapak to Ipoh, including transfers.
The best way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs RM 21 - RM 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 25 - RM 45 and takes 5h.
Yes, the driving distance between Setapak to Ipoh is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Setapak to Ipoh.
There are 1516+ hotels available in Ipoh.
What companies run services between Setapak, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Putra to Ipoh twice daily. Tickets cost RM 20–65 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, Plusliner operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya hourly. Tickets cost RM 22–29 and the journey takes 4h 3m. 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
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 20–28
- Shuttle
- RM 23–65
- Express First
- RM 35–45
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 22–29
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 29
- 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 24–27
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- transnasional.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 29–34
- Website
- https://www.transnasional.com.my/
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 28–40
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- billionstarsexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–27
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- RM 440–550
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +603-6179 6000
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Blue Cab
- Phone
- +6012 212 1718
- Website
- bluecab.my
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