There are 5 ways to get from Kedah to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sungai Petani to Ipohtrain Ets
1h 50mRM 4–29Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3h 1mRM 30–45Drive 178.3 km
- Drive from Sungai Petani to Ipohcar 178.3 km
2h 3mRM 31–44Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to Ipohtaxi 178.3 km
2h 3mRM 390–470Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Pusat Bandar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb60
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus Butterworth
3h 33mRM 31–45
Kedah to Ipoh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kedah to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 4 - RM 29 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kedah to Ipoh is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs RM 4 - RM 29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sungai Petani and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sungai Petani and arriving at Ipoh. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Kedah and Ipoh is 172 km. The road distance is 178.3 km.
The best way to get from Kedah to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs RM 4 - RM 29.
The train from Sungai Petani to Ipoh takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kedah to Ipoh bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Sungai Petani station.
Kedah to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Sungai Petani station.
The best way to get from Kedah to Ipoh is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs RM 4 - RM 29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 30 - RM 45 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Kedah, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Sungai Petani to Ipoh once daily. Tickets cost RM 4–29 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Sungai Petani to Terminal Meru Raya once daily. Tickets cost RM 30–45 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Sungai Petani to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Petani to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28–40
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Pusat Bandar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–5
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–35
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 27–40
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–45
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- RM 390–470
PenGuard Limo Service
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- edwardganteckwee.wixsite.com
Teksi Sungai Petani
- Phone
- +60 13-418 1618
Teksi Sungai Petani PAKCIK OSMAN 24JAM
- Phone
- +60 16-428 9747
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More Questions & Answers
Kedah to Ipoh bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Kedah to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kedah to Ipoh is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Kedah to Ipoh.
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