There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Kedah to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alor Star to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 50mRM 7–36Bus via Bagan Serai
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Seraibus
- Take the bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
5h 53mRM 49–91Drive 239.7 km
- Drive from Kuala Kedah to Ipohcar 239.7 km
2h 42mRM 41–59Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuala Kedah to Ipohtaxi 239.7 km
2h 42mRM 500–650Bus
- Take the bus from Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan to Terminal Shahab Perdanabus K10
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Rayabus
7h 12mRM 46–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Kedah to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 7 - RM 40 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Kedah to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs RM 40 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Kedah to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Alor Setar and Bagan Serai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Kedah to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Alor Star and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Kuala Kedah and Ipoh is 258 km. The road distance is 239.7 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Kedah to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs RM 7 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Kuala Kedah to Ipoh, including transfers.
Kuala Kedah to Ipoh bus services, operated by Sani Express, depart from Alor Setar station.
Kuala Kedah to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Alor Star station.
The best way to get from Kuala Kedah to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs RM 7 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus via Bagan Serai, which costs RM 45 - RM 95 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Kuala Kedah, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Star to Ipoh once daily. Tickets cost RM 6–35 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.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Star to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 6–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 6–9
- Express
- RM 24–35
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–50
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 18–40
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Website
- bas.my
Bus from Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan to Terminal Shahab Perdana
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Website
- https://bas.my/basmykotasetar.php
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 45–60
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Alor Setar Taxi
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Perkhidmatan Teksi Pak Syed
- Phone
- +60 12-407 2327
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kuala Kedah to Ipoh bus services, operated by Sani Express, arrive at Bagan Serai station.
Kuala Kedah to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Kedah to Ipoh is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kuala Kedah to Ipoh.
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