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How to get fromIpoh to Bukit Mertajamby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    1h 28m
    RM 4–55

  2. Tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram tram Ipoh Line
    1h 44m
    RM 3–26

  3. Bus, line 701 bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworthbus bus AmanJaya Ipoh
    2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Terminal Bas Bukit Mertajambus bus 701 / ...
    3h 14m
    RM 17–38

  4. Drive  139.9 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamcar car 139.9 km
    1h 40m
    RM 24–35

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtaxi taxi 139.9 km
    1h 40m
    RM 310–370

Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam by train

Calendar189Weekly Trains
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–28 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Bukit Mertajam via Butterworth and Penang Sentral in around 3h 14m.

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