There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain Ets
2h 16mRM 5–40Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Rayabus Hentian Duta
2h 53mRM 20–60Drive 198.5 km
- Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohcar 198.5 km
2h 10mRM 77–112Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtaxi 198.5 km
2h 10mRM 440–550
Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 5 - RM 40 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs RM 75 - RM 120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hentian Duta and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kuala Lumpur and arriving at Ipoh. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh is 203 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs RM 5 - RM 40.
The train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh takes 2h 16m 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 Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs RM 5 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 20 - RM 60 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh hourly. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 2h 16m. 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 25–60 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 25–60
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transnasional
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 20–26
- Website
- Transnasional
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plus Liner
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 22–30
- Website
- Plus Liner
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 30–55
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 12-470 7815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–45
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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