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

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Ipoh by bus, car ferry, train, 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 30–45

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    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 33m
    RM 6–62

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry 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 3m
    RM 332–402

  4. Bus via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong

    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

  5. Drive 157 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Ipohcar car 157 km
    1h 49m
    RM 27–38

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Ipohtaxi taxi 157 km
    1h 49m
    RM 340–420

George Town 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, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?

Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya once a week. Tickets cost RM 30–45 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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