There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Gurun by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ipoh
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Guruntrain Butterworth
3h 1mRM 18–69Bus via Sungai Petani
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petanibus AmanJaya Ipoh
3h 39mRM 23–47Drive 199.2 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Guruncar 199.2 km
2h 12mRM 34–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Guruntaxi 199.2 km
2h 12mRM 440–550Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petanibus
4h 20mRM 35–57
Ipoh to Gurun by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Gurun is to bus via Sungai Petani which costs RM 23 - RM 50 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Gurun is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to Gurun. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Sungai Petani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Gurun. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Gurun via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Ipoh and Gurun is 201 km. The road distance is 199.2 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Gurun without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs RM 17 - RM 70.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Ipoh to Gurun, including transfers.
Ipoh to Gurun bus services, operated by Mara Liner, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Gurun train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Gurun is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs RM 17 - RM 70. Alternatively, you can bus via Sungai Petani, which costs RM 23 - RM 50 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Gurun, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Ipoh to Gurun via Bukit Mertajam in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, Mara Liner operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petani once daily. Tickets cost RM 17–40 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Gurun
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14–20
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 3–27
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–27
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- [email protected]
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 17–40
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- RM 440–550
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 Gurun bus services, operated by Mara Liner, arrive at Sungai Petani station.
Ipoh to Gurun train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Gurun is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ipoh to Gurun.
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