There are 5 ways to get from Penang Bridge to Ipoh by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain Ets
1h 51mRM 24–84Tram
cheapest- Take the tram from Butterworth to Ipohtram Ipoh Line
2h 8mRM 23–51Bus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus Butterworth
2h 19mRM 44–65Drive 146 km
- Drive from Penang Bridge to Ipohcar 146 km
1h 46mRM 25–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Penang Bridge to Ipohtaxi 146 km
1h 46mRM 320–390
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang Bridge to Ipoh is to drive which costs RM 24 - RM 40 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Penang Bridge to Ipoh is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs RM 24 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang Bridge to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Penang Bridge to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Penang Bridge and Ipoh is 179 km. The road distance is 146 km.
The best way to get from Penang Bridge to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs RM 24 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Penang Bridge to Ipoh, including transfers.
Penang Bridge to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Butterworth station.
Penang Bridge to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Penang Bridge to Ipoh is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs RM 24 - RM 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 40 - RM 65 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Penang Bridge, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Butterworth to Ipoh every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–29 and the journey takes 1h 39m. KTM Komuter also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 17–29 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
Tram from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–27
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–27
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–29
- Website
- KPB Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- RM 320–390
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
Penang Bridge to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Penang Bridge to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang Bridge to Ipoh is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Penang Bridge to Ipoh.
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