There are 6 ways to get from Balakong to Ipoh by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain Northbound
3h 26mRM 40Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Bukit Dukung to Muzium Negarasubway Kgl
- Take the train from Kl Sentral to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 40mRM 8–39Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Rayabus Ipoh / ...
3h 38mRM 37–66Drive 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 470–600Bus via Kl1025 Masjid Wilayah Pintu Utama
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Rayabus Hentian Duta
5h 1mRM 27–70
Balakong to Ipoh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balakong to Ipoh is to subway and train which costs RM 7 - RM 40 and takes 3h 40m.
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 Kj697 Jejantas Kg Baru Balakong and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
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 26m.
The distance between Balakong and Ipoh is 221 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 26m and costs RM 39 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Balakong to Ipoh, including transfers.
Balakong to Ipoh bus services, operated by Transnasional, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Balakong to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM ETS, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Balakong to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs RM 39 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 35 - RM 70 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Balakong, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM ETS operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh hourly. Tickets cost RM 37 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Transnasional operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya hourly. Tickets cost RM 21–28 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- 017-6592527
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transnasional
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–28
- Website
- Transnasional
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Balakong to Ipoh bus services, operated by Transnasional, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Balakong to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM ETS, 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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