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How to get fromKuala Kedah to Ipohby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Ipohtrain train Ets
    3h 50m
    RM 7–41

  2. Bus via Bagan Serai

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Seraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    5h 53m
    RM 74–92

  3. Drive  239.7 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Kedah to Ipohcar car 239.7 km
    2h 42m
    RM 93–135

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Kedah to Ipohtaxi taxi 239.7 km
    2h 42m
    RM 500–650

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan to Terminal Shahab Perdanabus bus K10
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    7h 12m
    RM 36–67

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  • Distance: 276.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Setar to Ipoh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 6–40 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan to Terminal Meru Raya via Alor Setar and Bagan Serai in around 5h 53m.

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