There are 6 ways to get from Setapak to Perak 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
- Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Jalan Bendahara Ipohbus TBS Kuala Lumpur
5h 20mRM 28–66Drive 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 430–550Train via Tanjong Malim
- Take the train from Bank Negara to Tanjung Malimtrain Pelabuhan Klang
- Take the train from Tanjong Malim to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 52mRM 24–58
Setapak to Perak by bus, foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Setapak to Perak is to train which costs RM 6 - RM 45 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Setapak to Perak is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs RM 75 - RM 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Setapak to Perak. However, there are services departing from Kl688 Sri Pelangi Condominium and arriving at Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via (M) Kl101 Hub Lebuh Pudu and TBS Kuala Lumpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Setapak to Perak. 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 Perak is 207 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Setapak to Perak 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 Perak, including transfers.
Setapak to Perak bus services, operated by Sri Maju, depart from TBS Kuala Lumpur station.
Setapak to Perak train services, operated by KTM ETS, depart from Sungai Buloh Station.
The best way to get from Setapak to Perak is to train via Sungai Buloh which takes 3h 27m and costs RM 35 - RM 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 28 - RM 70 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Setapak, Malaysia and Perak, Malaysia?
KTM ETS operates a train from Sungai Buloh Station to Ipoh hourly. Tickets cost RM 34 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Sri Maju operates a bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh twice daily. Tickets cost RM 25–55 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- 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
Train from Tanjong Malim to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bank Negara to Tanjung Malim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 20–28
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–55
- Website
- Sri Maju
- 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 Perak bus services, operated by Sri Maju, arrive at Jalan Bendahara Ipoh station.
Setapak to Perak train services, operated by KTM ETS, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Setapak to Perak is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Setapak to Perak.
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