There are 3 ways to get from Ipoh to Kangar by train, bus, or car
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Ipoh to Kangar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to bus which costs RM 26 - RM 65 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 45 - RM 70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Kangar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Kangar. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Arau via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Ipoh and Kangar is 285 km. The road distance is 279.7 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Kangar without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs RM 50 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Ipoh to Kangar, including transfers.
Ipoh to Kangar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Kangar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs RM 50 - RM 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 26 - RM 65 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Kangar, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Ipoh to Kangar via Bukit Mertajam and Arau in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar twice daily. Tickets cost RM 50–75 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Mara Liner also services this route once daily.
- 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 Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- 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
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 50–75
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- [email protected]
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 26–65
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
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More Questions & Answers
Ipoh to Kangar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Kangar station.
Ipoh to Kangar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Kangar is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Ipoh to Kangar.
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