There are 5 ways to get from Permatang Pauh to Ipoh by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain Ets
2h 38mRM 6–62Tram
cheapest- Take the tram from Butterworth to Ipohtram Ipoh Line
3h 19mRM 5–29Bus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus Butterworth
3h 7mRM 25–42Drive 144 km
- Drive from Permatang Pauh to Ipohcar 144 km
1h 39mRM 25–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Permatang Pauh to Ipohtaxi 144 km
1h 39mRM 320–380
Permatang Pauh to Ipoh by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Permatang Pauh to Ipoh is to tram which costs RM 4 - RM 29 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Permatang Pauh to Ipoh is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs RM 24 - RM 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Permatang Pauh to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Taman Arowana and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Permatang Pauh to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Permatang Pauh and Ipoh is 179 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Permatang Pauh to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs RM 5 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Permatang Pauh to Ipoh, including transfers.
Permatang Pauh to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Butterworth station.
Permatang Pauh to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Permatang Pauh to Ipoh is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs RM 5 - RM 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 24 - RM 45 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Permatang Pauh, Penang, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Butterworth to Ipoh every 3 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
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- 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
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 26–40
- Website
- Sri Maju
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- billionstarsexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–45
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–40
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- RM 320–380
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
Permatang Pauh to Ipoh bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Permatang Pauh to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Permatang Pauh to Ipoh is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Permatang Pauh to Ipoh.
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