There are 4 ways to get from Sadao to Ipoh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 16mRM 15–56Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus Butterworth
5h 2mRM 46–65Drive 294.4 km
- Drive from Sadao to Ipohcar 294.4 km
3h 20mRM 137–197Bus
- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Terminal Meru Rayabus
5h 59mRM 57–91
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sadao to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 15 - RM 60 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sadao to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 15 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Sadao to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Bukit Kayu Hitam and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sadao to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Sadao and Ipoh is 329 km. The road distance is 294.4 km.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Sadao to Ipoh, including transfers.
Sadao to Ipoh bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Bukit Kayu Hitam station.
Sadao to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Padang Besar station.
The best way to get from Sadao to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 15 - RM 60. Alternatively, you can bus via George Town, which costs RM 45 - RM 65 and takes 5h 2m.
Sadao to Ipoh bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
What companies run services between Sadao, Thailand and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Padang Besar to Ipoh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 8–45 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sadao to Terminal Meru Raya via Bukit Kayu Hitam and Butterworth in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–45
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 8–12
- Express
- RM 30–45
- Phone
- +603 7728 8789
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Book at
- easybook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ipoh is 1h ahead of Sadao. It is currently 11:26 PM in Sadao and 12:26 AM in Ipoh.
Sadao to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sadao to Ipoh is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Sadao to Ipoh.
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