There are 5 ways to get from Setapak to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain Northbound
3h 31mRM 38–42Train via Kl170 Lrt Wangsa Maju
cheapest- Take the train from Kl Sentral to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 32mRM 7–43Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Rayabus Hentian Duta
5h 6mRM 26–70Drive 197.3 km
- Drive from Setapak to Ipohcar 197.3 km
2h 11mRM 76–110Taxi
- Take the taxi from Setapak to Ipohtaxi 197.3 km
2h 11mRM 430–550
Setapak to Ipoh by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to train via Kl170 Lrt Wangsa Maju which costs RM 6 - RM 45 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs RM 75 - RM 110.
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 Kl112 Kota Raya and Hentian Duta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Setapak to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Kuala Lumpur and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Setapak and Ipoh is 212 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Setapak to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs RM 38 - RM 42.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Setapak to Ipoh, including transfers.
Setapak to Ipoh bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Hentian Duta station.
Setapak to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM ETS, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Setapak to Ipoh is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs RM 38 - RM 42. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 26 - RM 70 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Setapak, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM ETS operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh hourly. Tickets cost RM 37 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya hourly. Tickets cost RM 25–60 and the journey takes 2h 53m. KPB Express also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 24–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 46–49
- 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
- +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 25–60
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- +60 12-470 7815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
Bus from Hentian Duta to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–45
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- RM 430–550
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +60 3 2692 2525
- Website
- comfortcab.com.my
Public Cab
- Phone
- +60 3 6259 2929
- Website
- publiccab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- +60 3 9057 1111
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Setapak to Ipoh bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, 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 11m to drive from Setapak to Ipoh.
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