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How to get fromKangar to Ipohby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kangar to Ipoh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Arau to Ipohtrain train Ets
    2h 50m
    RM 27–64

  2. Bus via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus Butterworth
    5h 41m
    RM 48–62

  3. Drive  280 km

    1. Drive from Kangar to Ipohcar car 280 km
    3h 19m
    RM 48–69

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Bagan Seraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    5h 47m
    RM 67–107

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    6h 44m
    RM 50–70

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  • Distance: 295.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Kangar, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Ipoh every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 7–40 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kangar to Terminal Meru Raya via Butterworth Bus Terminal and Butterworth in around 5h 41m.

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