What is the cheapest way to get from Medan to Ipoh?

The cheapest way to get from Medan to Ipoh is to train and fly and bus which costs RM 160 - RM 410 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medan to Ipoh?

The fastest way to get from Medan to Ipoh is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 46m and costs RM 160 - RM 410.

How far is it from Medan to Ipoh?

The distance between Medan and Ipoh is 436 km.

How do I travel from Medan to Ipoh without a car?

The best way to get from Medan to Ipoh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 33h 53m and costs RM 360 - RM 650.

How long does it take to get from Medan to Ipoh?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Medan to Ipoh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Medan and Ipoh?

Ipoh is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 5:28 PM in Medan and 6:28 PM in Ipoh.

Where can I stay near Ipoh?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Ipoh.

Medan to Ipoh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Medan to Ipoh by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train, fly to Penang International Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KNO - PEN
3. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus
8h 46m
RM 167–407
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Singapore Golden Mile Complex to Terminal Meru Rayabus
33h 53m
RM 360–619
Train, fly to Ipoh
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Ipoh (IPH)plane KNO - IPH
9h 12m
RM 409–965
Train, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane KNO - SZB
3. Take the train from Sungai Buloh Station to Ipohtrain
11h 49m
RM 345–1,002
Train, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane KNO - KUL
3. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
4. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Ipohtrain
10h 56m
RM 206–633
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahrubus Ts8
4. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Ipohtrain Ets
34h 46m
RM 268–576

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

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Distance: 435.6 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Ipoh, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Ipoh. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the line 102 bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, then take the bus to Terminal Meru Raya. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Terminal Meru Raya via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, and Singapore Golden Mile Complex in around 33h 53m.

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