The average train between Ipoh and Alor Star takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipoh to Alor Star. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Ipoh and Alor Star. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipoh is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Alor Star at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Alor Star. However, there are services departing from Ipoh station and arriving at Alor Star station via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Ipoh to Alor Star train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Ipoh station.
Ipoh to Alor Star train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Alor Setar station.
Book your Ipoh to Alor Star train tickets online with KTM Komuter.
The distance between Ipoh and Alor Star is 187.5 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Ipoh to Alor Setar via Bukit Mertajam in around 3h 22m.