There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Ketil to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sungai Petani to Ipohtrain Ets
2h 9mRM 53–92Drive 173.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kuala Ketil to Ipohcar 173.3 km
2h 14mRM 30–43Line 613 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Pekan Padang Serai to (M1) Penang Sentralbus 613
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus Butterworth
4h 11mRM 71–98Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuala Ketil to Ipohtaxi 173.3 km
2h 14mRM 380–460
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Ketil to Ipoh is to drive which costs RM 29 - RM 45 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Ketil to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs RM 50 - RM 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Ketil to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Pekan Padang Serai and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Ketil to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Sungai Petani and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Kuala Ketil and Ipoh is 213 km. The road distance is 173.3 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Ketil to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs RM 50 - RM 95.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Kuala Ketil to Ipoh, including transfers.
Kuala Ketil to Ipoh bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Pekan Padang Serai station.
Kuala Ketil to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Sungai Petani station.
The best way to get from Kuala Ketil to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs RM 50 - RM 95. Alternatively, you can line 613 bus and bus, which costs RM 70 - RM 100 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Kuala Ketil, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Sungai Petani to Ipoh every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuala Ketil to Terminal Meru Raya via Pekan Padang Serai, (M1) Penang Sentral, and Butterworth in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Sungai Petani to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 21–35
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rapid Penang
Bus from Pekan Padang Serai to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–5
- Schedules at
- Rapid Penang
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–29
- Website
- KPB Express
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 26–40
- Website
- Sri Maju
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–45
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–40
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- RM 380–460
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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Booking & Getting There
Kuala Ketil to Ipoh bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at (M1) Penang Sentral station.
Kuala Ketil to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Ketil to Ipoh is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Kuala Ketil to Ipoh.
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