There are 6 ways to get from Ipoh to Batu Caves by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to Putratrain Ets
2h 43mRM 9–38Bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus Ipoh / ...
4h 3mRM 23–97Drive 186.3 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Batu Cavescar 186.3 km
2h 12mRM 32–46Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Batu Cavestaxi 186.3 km
2h 12mRM 410–490Train via Kuala Lumpur
- Take the train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ipoh
3h 25mRM 9–42Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hentian Dutabus Terminal Meru Raya
- Take the bus from Kl1821 Pasar Seni to Sl493 Nissanbus Bc2
5h 46mRM 24–93
Ipoh to Batu Caves by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Batu Caves is to train via Kuala Lumpur which costs RM 9 - RM 45 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Batu Caves is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Sl493 Nissan via Kl117 Bsn Lebuh Ampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Batu Caves via Putra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Ipoh and Batu Caves is 228 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Batu Caves without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs RM 8 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Ipoh to Batu Caves, including transfers.
Ipoh to Batu Caves bus services, operated by Transnasional, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Batu Caves is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs RM 8 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan, which costs RM 23 - RM 100 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Batu Caves, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Ipoh to Putra 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Transnasional operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan hourly. Tickets cost RM 21–28 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Putra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 23–35
Train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Silver
- RM 24–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 46–49
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- [email protected]
- Website
- transnasional.com.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–28
- Website
- https://www.transnasional.com.my/
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- [email protected]
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 22–30
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–90
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hentian Duta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–85
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hentian Duta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–45
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hentian Duta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25–65
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Phone
- +60 3 7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Kl1821 Pasar Seni to Sl493 Nissan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–5
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- RM 410–490
Perkhidmatan teksi/kereta sewa ipoh
Persatuan Pemandu- Pemandu Teksi
- Phone
- +60135848085
- Website
- taxiteksiipoh.blogspot.com
Taxi servis Ipoh
- Phone
- +60-19-456-4857
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More Questions & Answers
Ipoh to Batu Caves bus services, operated by Transnasional, arrive at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Ipoh to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Putra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Batu Caves is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ipoh to Batu Caves.
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