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How to get fromButterworth to Simpang Pulaiby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Butterworth to Simpang Pulai by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train Ets
    2h 21m
    RM 7–61

  2. Tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Ipohtram tram Ipoh Line
    2h 38m
    RM 6–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus Butterworth
    3h 53m
    RM 28–44

  4. Drive  159.2 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Simpang Pulaicar car 159.2 km
    1h 46m
    RM 27–39

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Butterworth to Simpang Pulaitaxi taxi 159.2 km
    1h 46m
    RM 350–420

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  • Distance: 182.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Simpang Pulai, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Butterworth to Ipoh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–29 and the journey takes 1h 39m. KTM Komuter also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 17–29 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Three other operators also service this route.

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