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How to get fromIpoh to Kuala Kedahby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Kuala Kedah by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Alor Setartrain train Ets
    3h 51m
    RM 8–38

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus bus
    7h 4m
    RM 26–52

  3. Drive  239.6 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Kuala Kedahcar car 239.6 km
    2h 40m
    RM 95–137

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipoh to Kuala Kedahtaxi taxi 239.6 km
    2h 40m
    RM 500–650

  5. Train via Ipoh

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Alor Setartrain train Northbound
    3h 54m
    RM 44

Ipoh to Kuala Kedah by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRM 26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Kuala Kedah, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Ipoh to Alor Setar every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 6–40 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 35–60 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Mara Liner also services this route once daily.

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