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How to get fromIpoh to Alor Starby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Alor Star by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ipoh
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    3h 22m
    RM 27–84

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petanibus bus AmanJaya Ipoh
    2. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    4h
    RM 31–56

  3. Drive 236.2 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Alor Starcar car 236.2 km
    2h 37m
    RM 40–58

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh to Alor Startaxi taxi 236.2 km
    2h 37m
    RM 500–650

  5. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Alor Startram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    4h 41m
    RM 34–61

Ipoh to Alor Star by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRM 27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Alor Star, Malaysia?

You can take a train from Ipoh to Alor Setar via Bukit Mertajam in around 3h 22m.

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