The average train between Ipoh and Balakong takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipoh to Balakong. 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 5 times a day between Ipoh and Balakong. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipoh is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Balakong at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Kuala Lumpur and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Balakong. However, there are services departing from Ipoh station and arriving at Balakong station via Kuala Lumpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Ipoh to Balakong train services, operated by KTM ETS, depart from Ipoh station.
Ipoh to Balakong train services, operated by KTM ETS, arrive at Kuala Lumpur station.
The distance between Ipoh and Balakong is 187.7 km. The road distance is 222 km.
KTM ETS operates a train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 37 and the journey takes 2h 30m. KTM Intercity also services this route 3 times a day.