There are 5 ways to get from Balakong to Ipoh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Rayabus Ipoh / ...
3h 38mRM 42–61Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain KL Sentral
4h 4mRM 8–43Drive 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 27–75
Balakong to Ipoh by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balakong to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 7 - RM 45 and takes 4h 4m.
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 4h 4m.
The distance between Balakong and Ipoh is 233 km. The road distance is 215.1 km.
The best way to get from Balakong to Ipoh without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs RM 40 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 3h 38m 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 bus which takes 3h 38m and costs RM 40 - RM 65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 7 - RM 45 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Balakong, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
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. Alternatively, KTM ETS operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 37 and the journey takes 2h 28m. KTM Intercity also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Silver
- RM 24–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 46–49
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- [email protected]
- Website
- transnasional.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–28
- Website
- https://www.transnasional.com.my/
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- [email protected]
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 22–30
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–55
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–65
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–45
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- 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 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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