There are 5 ways to get from Balakong to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 24mRM 8–38Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Rayabus Hentian Duta
5h 1mRM 27–75Drive 215.1 km
- Drive from Balakong to Ipohcar 215.1 km
2h 27mRM 37–53Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balakong to Ipohtaxi 215.1 km
2h 27mRM 470–600Line 590 bus, train
- Take the bus from Kj697 Jejantas Kg Baru Balakong to (M) Kl101 Hub Lebuh Pudubus 590
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain Northbound
3h 49mRM 39–42
Balakong to Ipoh by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balakong to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 7 - RM 40 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Balakong to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs RM 35 - RM 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Balakong to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Kj694 Sk Desa Baiduri and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Kl112 Kota Raya and Hentian Duta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Balakong to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Batu 11 Cheras and arriving at Ipoh via Kuala Lumpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Balakong and Ipoh is 222 km. The road distance is 215.1 km.
The best way to get from Balakong to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs RM 7 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Balakong to Ipoh, including transfers.
Balakong to Ipoh bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Hentian Duta station.
Balakong to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Balakong to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs RM 7 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 26 - RM 75 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Balakong, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh hourly. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya hourly. Tickets cost RM 25–65 and the journey takes 2h 53m. KPB Express also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 24–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 46–49
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–65
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–50
- Website
- KPB Express
- Phone
- +60 3 7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rapid KL
Bus from Kj697 Jejantas Kg Baru Balakong to (M) Kl101 Hub Lebuh Pudu
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–5
- Schedules at
- Rapid KL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- RM 470–600
Blue Cab
- Phone
- +6012 212 1718
- Website
- bluecab.my
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +603-6179 6000
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Balakong to Ipoh bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Balakong to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balakong to Ipoh is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Balakong to Ipoh.
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