There are 3 ways to get from Ipoh to Kangar by train, bus, or car
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Ipoh to Kangar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to bus which costs RM 26 - RM 60 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs RM 27 - RM 65.
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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Ipoh and Kangar is 296 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 2h 47m and costs RM 27 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Kangar is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs RM 27 - RM 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 26 - RM 60 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Kangar, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Ipoh to Arau every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 7–40 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar twice daily. Tickets cost RM 40–70 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Mara Liner also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Ipoh to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7–40
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 7–11
- Express
- RM 28–40
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40–70
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maraliner
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 26–60
- Website
- Maraliner
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Booking & Getting There
Ipoh to Kangar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Kangar station.
Ipoh to Kangar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Arau 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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