Results from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh on Monday, 09 February 2026

There are two ways to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh: by train and by bus.

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Ipoh?

The travel distance between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh is 203 km. There are two options to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh: taking a train or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?

It takes 2-3 hours by bus and train to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh.

The train usually departs and arrives on time. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

What types of trains operate the route Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh.

KTM Berhad: the state-owned railway company runs KTM ETS trains on the West Coast Line carrying seating cars.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Malaysia.

Where do trains from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh depart?

Trains on the West Coast Line depart from KL Sentral Railway Station located in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur Railway Station located in Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh arrive?

Trains on the West Coast Line arrive at Ipoh Railway Station located in Stesen KTM Ipoh, Perak.

What types of buses operate the route Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh?

There are five bus companies running the route Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh.

Billion Stars operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

KKKL Express operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Transnasional operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Plusliner operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Starmart Express operates single-deck and double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Malaysia.

Where do buses from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh depart?

Most buses from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh depart from Bersepadu Selatan Bus Terminal located in Bandar Tasek Selatan, Kuala Lumpur; KL Sentral Bus Terminal located in Kuala Lumpur and Hentian Duta Bus Terminal located in Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh arrive?

Most buses from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh arrive at Amanjaya Bus Terminal located in 1, Persiaran Meru Raya 5, Meru Raya.