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 KL Sentral
2h 28mRM 5–40Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Rayabus Hentian Duta
2h 53mRM 40–55Drive 198.4 km
- Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohcar 198.4 km
2h 10mRM 34–49Taxi
- 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 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hentian Duta and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart every four 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 every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh is 204 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 28m and costs RM 5 - RM 40.
The train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs every four hours.
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 ETS, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs RM 5 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 40 - RM 55 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM ETS operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 37 and the journey takes 2h 28m. KTM Intercity also services this route 3 times a day. 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. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Silver
- RM 24–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 46–49
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–65
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- [email protected]
- Website
- transnasional.com.my
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 20–26
- Website
- https://www.transnasional.com.my/
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- [email protected]
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 22–30
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–45
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–55
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- 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 ETS, 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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