There are 6 ways to get from Setapak to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Sungai Buloh
best- Take the train from Sungai Buloh Station to Ipohtrain Northbound
3h 27mRM 37–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kl Sentral to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 34mRM 7–43Bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Rayabus Ipoh / ...
3h 55mRM 47–73Drive 197.3 km
- Drive from Setapak to Ipohcar 197.3 km
2h 10mRM 33–48Taxi
- Take the taxi from Setapak to Ipohtaxi 197.3 km
2h 10mRM 430–550Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Rayabus Hentian Duta
5h 6mRM 26–75
Setapak to Ipoh by bus, foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 6 - RM 45 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Setapak to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Kl688 Sri Pelangi Condominium and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Setapak to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Titiwangsa and arriving at Ipoh via Sungai Buloh Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Setapak and Ipoh is 207 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Setapak to Ipoh without a car is to train via Sungai Buloh which takes 3h 27m and costs RM 35 - RM 45.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Setapak to Ipoh, including transfers.
Setapak to Ipoh bus services, operated by Transnasional, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Setapak to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM ETS, depart from Sungai Buloh Station.
The best way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to train via Sungai Buloh which takes 3h 27m and costs RM 35 - RM 45. Alternatively, you can bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan, which costs RM 45 - RM 75 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Setapak, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM ETS operates a train from Sungai Buloh Station to Ipoh hourly. Tickets cost RM 34 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Transnasional operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya hourly. Tickets cost RM 21–28 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Sungai Buloh Station to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 34
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 23–25
- Gold
- RM 34
- Platinum
- RM 43–45
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kl Sentral to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transnasional
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–28
- Website
- Transnasional
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plus Liner
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 22–30
- Website
- Plus Liner
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 45–65
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–65
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–50
- Website
- KPB Express
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- RM 430–550
Blue Cab
- Phone
- +6012 212 1718
- Website
- bluecab.my
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +603-6179 6000
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Setapak to Ipoh bus services, operated by Transnasional, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Setapak to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM ETS, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Setapak to Ipoh is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Setapak to Ipoh.
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