There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kl Sentral to Ipohtrain Ets
2h 22mRM 5–40Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Rayabus Hentian Duta
3h 41mRM 25–70Drive 198.4 km
- Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohcar 198.4 km
2h 10mRM 34–48Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtaxi 198.4 km
2h 10mRM 440–550
Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 5 - RM 40 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Kl1821 Pasar Seni and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Hentian Duta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kl Sentral and arriving at Ipoh. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh is 205 km. The road distance is 198.4 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 5 - RM 40.
The train from Kl Sentral to Ipoh takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Hentian Duta station.
Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kl Sentral station.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 5 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 25 - RM 70 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Kl Sentral to Ipoh hourly. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 2h 22m. KTM ETS also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya hourly. Tickets cost RM 25–65 and the journey takes 2h 53m. KPB Express also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kl Sentral to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Kl Sentral to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 24–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 46–49
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–65
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–50
- Website
- KPB Express
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- RM 440–550
Blue Cab
- Phone
- +6012 212 1718
- Website
- bluecab.my
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +603-6179 6000
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh.
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