There are 4 ways to get from Kulim to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Kulim to Ipoh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Ipoh is to drive which costs RM 24 - RM 35 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Ipoh is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs RM 40 - RM 100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kulim and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Kulim and Ipoh is 177 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs RM 40 - RM 100.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Kulim to Ipoh, including transfers.
Kulim to Ipoh bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, depart from Kulim station.
Kulim to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Ipoh is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs RM 40 - RM 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 24 - RM 35 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–28 and the journey takes 1h 28m. KTM Komuter also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Naik Selalu Express operates a bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 25–35 and the journey takes 2h 28m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–28
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–6
- Express
- RM 19–28
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–55
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 12-470 7815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–30
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- RM 310–380
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kulim to Ipoh bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Kulim to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Ipoh is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Kulim to Ipoh.
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