There are 5 ways to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to IpohButterworth
2h 37mRM 16–47Bus
- Take the bus from Bukit Mertajam to Terminal Meru RayaBukit Mertajam
3h 5mRM 23–30Drive 141.7 km
- Drive from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh141.7 km
1h 37mRM 25–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh141.7 km
1h 37mRM 310–380Tram
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to IpohIpoh Line
2h 49mRM 17–47
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh is to bus which costs RM 23 - RM 30 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs RM 24 - RM 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai and Ipoh is 146 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs RM 16 - RM 50.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh, including transfers.
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs RM 16 - RM 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 23 - RM 30 and takes 3h 5m.
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh.
What companies run services between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Komuter operates a train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 15–19 and the journey takes 1h 45m. KTM Intercity also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Bukit Mertajam to Terminal Meru Raya twice daily. Tickets cost RM 23–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 15–19
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 16–45
- Express First
- RM 28–35
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 16–45
- Express First
- RM 27–35
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Bukit Mertajam to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–30
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- RM 310–380
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
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