1. Bus – Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
2. Train – Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
3. Taxi – Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
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From Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh you can travel by bus, train or private taxi.
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- Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh in Perak – Malaysia is about 200 km. There are 3 options how you can get to Ipoh in Perak from Kuala Lumpur – travel by tourist bus, transfer by KTM train or you can book your private car/taxi. The most popular and cheapest way of transfer to Ipoh from KL is to take a tourist bus. Transfer by tourist bus from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh takes about 3-5.5 hours and bus tickets cost about $4-11/pp. These buses to Ipoh depart from TBS Kuala Lumpur in the town center and arrive mainly to AmanJaya Ipoh bus station. Another option how you can go to Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur is to travel by KTM Berhad train.
- Travel by KTM train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh takes about 2.5-3 hours and train tickets cost about $7-11/pp. Trains depart from Kuala Lumpur Sentral and arrive to Ipoh Railway Station in the town center. Trains are modern, comfortable and you can also depart from Kepong Sentral or Terminal KTM. The last option how you can go to Ipoh is to book a private taxi/car. Transport by private taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh takes about 2-3 hours and it costs about $140-260/car (vehicle). You can book your private car to Ipoh online. From Ipoh you can also travel by bus, train or taxi to Penang. Teoretically you can also go by bus or train to Alor Setar in Kedah State.
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- There are no flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh, it is not possible to travel by plane. Ipoh is the capital of the state of Perak and is located on the Kinta River, north of Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh is surrounded by steep hills, except to the south, it lies on a flat alluvial plain in the Kinta Valley. The name comes from a local tree, whose poisonous resin was once used by Aboriginals for hunting. The countryside around Ipoh is pocked with large sandpits from which the ore is extracted, either by dredging or by washing with high-pressure hoses.
- Ipoh is the most important station on the Kuala Lumpur – Butterworth railway and the focus of highways across the valley. If you are traveling to Penang from KL, you should visit this town and nearby area around the town. Read the instructions how you can reach Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur below in this article. You can also search and book tickets or private car to Ipoh from KL easily online.
| Transfer Mode – Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus | 3-5.5 hours | $4-11/pp |
| KTM Berhad Train | 2.5-3 hours | $7-11/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car | 2-3 hours | $140-260/car |
How do I get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?
1. BUS from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
The most used cheap transfer option from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh in Malaysia is by bus. On this route to Ipoh, you can use bus services from companies such as Mara Liner, KPB Express, Billion Stars Express, Sri Maju Group, Starmart, Mayang Sari, Plusliner, Super Nice Express, Naik Selau, Arwana Express and others.
These transport companies will offer you modern buses with seats and a comfortable ride. These buses mainly depart from TBS Kuala Lumpur or Hentian Duka and arrive at AmanJaya Bus Terminal in Ipoh, you will see this information about the departure and arrival stations when searching for bus tickets online. AmanJaya Bus Terminal is a larger bus terminal and is located in the city center of Ipoh.
Buses may also make other stops along the way to Ipoh, the time for these stops is usually already included in the total travel time. Traveling by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh in the State of Perak takes about 3-5.5 hours, the stated journey time may vary and buses may sometimes be late.
A bus transfer is the cheapest option and transportation from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh costs between $4-11/pp, prices vary within this range even throughout the year.
You can easily search and buy your Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh bus tickets online in advance. When booking a ticket, always read all transfer information and instructions and follow the instructions of the bus companies.
It is advisable to arrive at the TBS Kuala Lumpur bus station at least 30-60 minutes before the bus departs. Bus transportation to Ipoh from the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, is mainly suitable for ordinary solo low-cost travelers who are looking for comfort during transportation at a lower price.
2. KTM TRAIN from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
Another good transport option from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is a train transfer. Malaysian KTM Berhad trains with seats run on this route and they offer you a hassle-free transfer at a good price. However, the disadvantage of train service from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is the limited schedule of these trains, there are around 5-6 trains on this route every day.
These trains run during the day, they no longer run after midnight. Trains depart from KL Sentral Train Station and arrive at Ipoh Railway Station, look at the railway map in Malaysia to know where the stations are located and where you will go.
The train transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh takes approx. 2.5-3 hours, the indicated travel times are mostly respected, at most there may be a minor delay. The train transfer is usually a bit more expensive than the bus transfer and tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh cost between $7-11/pp. Prices also vary throughout the year within this range.
You can easily search and buy train tickets to Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia easily online well in advance. You do not need to print these tickets, you just need to save them on your phone and then present them with their QR code at the station when boarding the train.
It is advisable to arrive at the KL Sentral train station at least 30-60 minutes before the departure of the train. Transport by train is once again sought after mainly by ordinary solo travelers who have a rather limited budget for their travel.
3. TAXI / CAR from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
The most convenient, fast, but at the same time the most expensive transfer option from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is a transfer by private car/taxi with a driver. The advantage of this option is that you can choose your departure point in Kuala Lumpur and your arrival point in Ipoh, saving you more time.
Transport by private car/taxi to Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur takes about 2-3 hours, but this time may vary depending on your chosen travel route. Private transfer is usually the fastest option than going by train or bus. Private transfers to Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur are offered by private companies Daytrip and Asian Overland Services.
These companies offer modern classic smaller cars and even larger minivans for more people. A private car / taxi transfer to Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur costs between $140-260/car, prices depend on the type of car. Smaller cars are usually a cheaper option than larger minivans or SUVs, which are suitable for group travel.
You can easily search and book your private car with driver from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh in Malaysia easily online well in advance. When booking your car, please read all transfer information and instructions carefully and follow all instructions from the transport companies.
Private transfer is the most expensive transport option to Ipoh and is mainly suitable for those who have a bigger budget for their travel. For low-cost travelers, this is not a very suitable option due to higher fares.
❓ FAQ – Travel route from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh:
1. How to book and buy tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?
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- Book bus / train tickets or car from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also search another route, e.g. Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Penang to Ipoh…
2. What is the travel time from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?
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- Transfer by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh takes about 3-5.5 hours.
- Transfer by train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh takes about 2.5-3 hours.
- Transfer by private taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh takes about 2-4 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?
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- Transport by tourist bus from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh costs about $4-11/pp.
- Transport by KTM train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh costs about $7-11/pp.
- Transport by private taxi or car from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh costs about $140-260/car.
4. What is the travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?
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- Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh in Perak – Malaysia is about 200 km by train/bus or taxi.
5. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?
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- The cheapest option how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is to travel by tourist bus. The most cheapest bus tickets to Ipoh in Perak start already at $5-6/pp.
6. What is the fastest way of transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?
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- The fastest option how to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh in Perak is to travel by private taxi or car. The most fastest option by private car should take about 2 hours.
7. Is there a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?
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- No, travel by plane to Ipoh is not possible, there are no flights between these cities.
8. How to get to Kuala Lumpur Airport?
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- If you want to travel from Kuala Lumpur town centre to Kuala Lumpur Airport you can travel by KLIA Ekspres train. Travel time by KLIA train to the airport is about 30 minutes. You can also use public bus or private taxi from the town.
9. Where to go from Ipoh in Perak?
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- From Ipoh in Perak you can travel to Penang – it is one of the most popular tourist towns and beach sites in the north of Malaysia, you can go there via Butterworth. It is also possible to visit Langkawi Island, you can go there via Penang. You can also travel by bus from AmanJaya bus station to Cameron Highlands.
10. What you should also visit before you arrive to Ipoh?
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- Before you arrive to Ipoh, you can also visit Cameron Highlands. It is very popular tourist area in the mountains and tea plantations. You can go there by tourist bus or private taxi. There is no flights and no train to Cameron Highlands.
11. Where to stay in Ipoh? Hotel, guesthouse or hostel?
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- Ipoh town has various cheap hotels + guesthouse and some very modern and comfortable luxury private hotels or tourist resorts. You can search and book your hotel in Ipoh online with Booking.
12. What are the transfer ways in Malaysia?
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- There are various ways how you can explore Malaysia, you can travel by tourist buses, KTM trains, domestic flights, private taxi and there are also various ferries and boats to the nearby islands like Langkawi, Tioman, Perhentian… The most popular and also low-cost option is to travel by tourist bus. Read this article: Transportation in Malaysia.
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🚆 Train Schedule / Timetable – Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh + Train Tickets:
Train Schedule - Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh | Departs in KL | Arrival in Ipoh | Train ticket |
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KTM Berhad train | 08:55 | 11:29 | From $10.00 |
KTM Berhad train | 12:00 | 14:00 | From $7.00 |
KTM Berhad train | 15:00 | 17:34 | From $9.00 |
KTM Berhad train | 19:05 | 21:39 | From $9.00 |
KTM Berhad train | 21:40 | 00:16 | From $7.00 |