There are 6 ways to get from Batu Caves to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Putra to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 15mRM 8–39Bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Rayabus Ipoh / ...
4h 6mRM 43–63Drive 188 km
- Drive from Batu Caves to Ipohcar 188 km
2h 11mRM 32–46Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batu Caves to Ipohtaxi 188 km
2h 11mRM 410–500Train via Kuala Lumpur
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain KL Sentral
3h 54mRM 9–45Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Rayabus Hentian Duta
5h 18mRM 27–75
Batu Caves to Ipoh by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batu Caves to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 8 - RM 40 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Batu Caves to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Batu Caves to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Sl486 Nissan and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Batu Caves to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Batu Caves and arriving at Ipoh via Putra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Batu Caves and Ipoh is 210 km. The road distance is 188 km.
The best way to get from Batu Caves to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs RM 8 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Batu Caves to Ipoh, including transfers.
Batu Caves to Ipoh bus services, operated by Transnasional, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Batu Caves to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Putra station.
The best way to get from Batu Caves to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs RM 8 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan, which costs RM 40 - RM 65 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Batu Caves, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Putra to Ipoh 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 1h 56m. 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
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Putra to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
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
- +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
- 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 11m
- Estimated price
- RM 410–500
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
Batu Caves to Ipoh bus services, operated by Transnasional, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Batu Caves to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batu Caves to Ipoh is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Batu Caves to Ipoh.
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