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How to get fromIpoh to Balik Pulauby train, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipoh to Balik Pulau by train, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 43m
    RM 52–120

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from (M1) Jetty A to AADK Pekan Kongsibus bus
    4h 29m
    RM 21–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Snake Temple to AADK Pekan Kongsibus bus 401E
    3h 33m
    RM 23–42

  4. Drive  166.1 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Balik Pulaucar car 166.1 km
    1h 59m
    RM 29–41

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh to Balik Pulautaxi taxi 166.1 km
    1h 59m
    RM 360–440

  6. Fly

    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane IPH - PEN
    4h 51m
    RM 556–895

Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRM 522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Balik Pulau, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to AADK Pekan Kongsi via Terminal Bas Ekpress Sg Nibong and Snake Temple in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Scoot Tigerair and AirAsia fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day.

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