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How to get fromBalik Pulau to Ipohby car ferry, train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Balik Pulau to Ipoh by car ferry, train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train Ets
    2h 52m
    RM 31–92

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pekan Kongsi to (M1) Jetty Abus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train Ets
    4h 37m
    RM 10–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pekan Kongsi to Snake Templebus bus 401E
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus Sungai Nibong
    4h 33m
    RM 24–45

  4. Drive  167.3 km

    1. Drive from Balik Pulau to Ipohcar car 167.3 km
    1h 59m
    RM 66–96

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balik Pulau to Ipohtaxi taxi 167.3 km
    1h 59m
    RM 370–440

  6. Bus via Komtar Utara

    1. Take the bus from Pekan Kongsi to Komtar Utarabus bus 502.
    2. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    4h 43m
    RM 34–50

  7. Fly

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane PEN - IPH
    6h 50m
    RM 502–903

Balik Pulau to Ipoh by bus, car ferry, and train

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Balik Pulau, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Pekan Kongsi to Terminal Meru Raya via Snake Temple, Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong, and Sungai Nibong in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, AirAsia and Scoot Tigerair fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ipoh (IPH) 5 times a day.

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