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How to get fromGeorge Town Penang to Ipohby bus, car ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town Penang to Ipoh by bus, car ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2h 12m
    RM 30–50

  2. Bus via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibongbus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    3h 48m
    RM 20–44

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Ipohtaxi taxi
    2h 25m
    RM 332–402

  4. Drive 157.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town Penang to Ipohcar car 157.6 km
    1h 50m
    RM 27–39

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town Penang to Ipohtaxi taxi 157.6 km
    1h 50m
    RM 350–420

George Town Penang to Ipoh by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between George Town Penang, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?

Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once a week. Tickets cost RM 30–50 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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