There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Perlis to Ipoh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arau to Ipohtrain Ets
2h 55mRM 39–78Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Alor Setarbus
- Take the train from Alor Star to Ipohtrain Ets
4h 54mRM 22–61Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus Butterworth
5h 50mRM 60–84Drive 280.4 km
- Drive from Kuala Perlis to Ipohcar 280.4 km
3h 19mRM 48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Bagan Seraibus
- Take the bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
5h 56mRM 66–116Bus #2
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Terminal Meru Rayabus
6h 58mRM 55–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Perlis to Ipoh is to bus and train which costs RM 22 - RM 65 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Perlis to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs RM 35 - RM 80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kuala Perlis and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Perlis to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Kuala Perlis and Ipoh is 286 km. The road distance is 280.4 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Perlis to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs RM 35 - RM 80.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Kuala Perlis to Ipoh, including transfers.
Kuala Perlis to Ipoh bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Kuala Perlis station.
Kuala Perlis to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau station.
The best way to get from Kuala Perlis to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs RM 35 - RM 80. Alternatively, you can bus via George Town, which costs RM 60 - RM 85 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Kuala Perlis, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Ipoh once daily. Tickets cost RM 7–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuala Perlis to Terminal Meru Raya via Butterworth Bus Terminal and Butterworth in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Arau to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 7–40
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 7–10
- Express
- RM 27–40
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
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28–40
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 55–75
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–35
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 26–40
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–50
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–27
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–80
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kuala Perlis to Ipoh bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Butterworth Bus Terminal station.
Kuala Perlis to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Perlis to Ipoh is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Kuala Perlis to Ipoh.
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