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How to get fromBangkok to Ipohby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Bangkok to Ipoh by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane DMK - SZB
    2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain train
    8h 30m
    RM 372–1,056

  2. Train via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain train Ets
    19h 59m
    RM 45–167

  3. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    22h 14m
    RM 211–266

  4. Drive  1,257.2 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Ipohcar car 1,257.2 km
    17h 12m
    RM 583–842

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane DMK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain train
    9h 26m
    RM 163–390

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane DMK - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Ipohtrain train
    9h 13m
    RM 326–657

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane BKK - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Ipohtrain train
    9h 32m
    RM 424–820

  8. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain train
    9h 55m
    RM 204–467

  9. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Narathiwat Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane plane DMK - NAW
    2. Take the taxi from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Pengkalan Kubortaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    14h 27m
    RM 500–818

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Ipohtrain train Ets
    23h 57m
    RM 45–155

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus Pasir Mas
    25h 47m
    RM 158–1,222

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRM 353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,444.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Ipoh, Malaysia?

You can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ipoh via Hat Yai and Padang Besar in around 19h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya via Soi Borommaratchachonnani 99, Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet., Opposite Southern Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai, and Terminal Sungai Nibong in around 22h 14m.

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