There are 5 ways to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Perak by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to IpohButterworth
2h 37mRM 16–47Line 701 bus, bus
- Take the bus from (M1) The Summit to (M1) Penang Sentral701 / ...
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Jalan Bendahara IpohButterworth
4h 10mRM 18–30Drive 141.7 km
- Drive from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Ipoh141.7 km
1h 37mRM 25–36Taxi
- 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 Perak by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Perak is to line 701 bus and bus which costs RM 18 - RM 30 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Perak is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs RM 24 - RM 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Perak. However, there are services departing from (M1) The Summit and arriving at Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai and Perak is 146 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Perak 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 Perak, including transfers.
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Perak bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from (M1) The Summit station.
The best way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Perak is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs RM 16 - RM 50. Alternatively, you can line 701 bus and bus, which costs RM 18 - RM 30 and takes 4h 10m.
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Perak bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at (M1) Penang Sentral station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Perak is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Perak.
What companies run services between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia and Perak, 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, you can take a bus from (M1) The Summit to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via (M1) Penang Sentral and Butterworth in around 4h 10m.
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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
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from (M1) The Summit to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–27
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.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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