Bus From Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh

A road journey from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is made comfortable by buses. Usually, bus timings differ from one bus operator to another. The time taken to complete the journey from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh is reliant on traffic and climatic conditions. The robust bus service between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh creates convenience for many commuters. All the buses are well maintained and driven by capable drivers.

Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh has a distance of 209km. The fastest travel duration of a KL to Ipoh bus is 2 hr 30 mins. Most of the buses are from TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), and a few buses are operating from KL Sentral to Ipoh. The bus services start from 12.30 am and will be available till 11.59 pm. KL to Ipoh bus ticket is available online, and you can book it with the redBus online portal for better deals and prices.

About Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a busy capital city with numerous landmarks, expansive malls and restaurants, and plenty of natural attractions in and around it. People from across the country come here for work, and people worldwide arrive to enjoy their holidays and vacation. Kuala Lumpur is a perfect location for leisure, adventure, family time, and food tours for foodies. The city has a dedicated street Jalan Alor for food. The city's public transport is well established via buses and trains for local travel. KL to Ipoh bus and other buses to cities such as Penang, Malacca, Klang, etc., connect to the capital.

About Ipoh

Once a center for tin mining and an alternate center during the colonial era, Ipoh is now the fourth largest city in Malaysia. Plenty of historic buildings give a peek at the British era and its history. Despite its hot tropical climate that offers several opportunities for adventure, such as river rafting, hiking, etc., to simply strolling through the street with mural art. Compared to other cities in Malaysia, Ipoh is a cheaper place for shopping. Ipoh is also an excellent place for foodies to enjoy local dishes and authentic Malay cuisine. There are buses and cabs for the local tour. You can rely on taxis for long-distance journeys for a comfortable ride or choose buses for a cheaper trip.

Things to do in Ipoh

• Trekking through the Ulu Geroh Rafflesia to see the largest flower in the world
• Shop for souvenirs in the flea market at Memory Lane
• Go for a walk through the Ipoh Heritage Trail
• Visit the Geological Museum
• Admire the colonial building of Ipoh Railway station
• Check out the street art at Oldtown

Best Food in Ipoh

Ipoh has its share of local dishes or the local version of many Malay dishes. You can enjoy hearty, eat at various restaurants and stalls across the town. Some of the dishes that you should look forward to are,

• Assam Laksa
• Bean Sprouts Chicken
• Beancurd
• Caramel Custard
• Char Kway Teow
• Chicken Rice
• Cuttlefish
• Hakka Mee
• Rojak
• Satay
• Ipoh White Coffee

Places to visit in Ipoh

• Perak Tong Cave with a 40 ft high sitting Buddha statue
• Kwan Yin Tong Temple at the top of a limestone hill
• Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple is an iconic cave with Buddhist and Chinese deities inside.
• Lost World of Tambun theme park is the best choice for a family outing.
• Ling Sen Tong Temple, inside a cave, has Chinese deities in animal and human forms.
• Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple is the largest temple of this kind.

Best time to visit Ipoh

The best time to visit Ipoh is from December to February. The temperature will be 23-30 degrees celsius and the rainfall will also be lesser. February to August will be the hotter season but may see frequent showers now and then. September to November will be the monsoon season. Christmas holidays and Chinese New year will be the best time to enjoy the festivities in Ipoh.

Bus Service between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh

The KL to Ipoh bus services are operations on executive and economical types of buses. These buses will have different amenities, from WIFi to USB charging ports. The buses have other boarding points, but all arrive at the Ipoh Amanjaya bus station in Ipoh. It is the same bus station from the Ipoh to KL bus departs. At redBus, you can book a return ticket to get more discounts.

Boarding and Drop-off Points

• Boarding points: Hentian Duta, KL Sentral, Nu Sentral Shopping Mall Bus Stop, and TBS.
• Drop-off points: Ipoh Amanjaya

Popular Bus Company from KL to Ipoh

Around 14 bus companies operate on the KL to Ipoh bus route. Most bus operators have more than one bus per day, while some have 8-9 bus services in a day. The number of buses available per day may differ with the day of the week. Weekends will have more buses from 73-83 buses than the weekdays. The top-rated bus operators on this route are,

• KPB Ekspress
• KKKL Express
• Eltabina Jaya Express
• Supernice Grassland
• Kesatuan Express
• Mayang Sari Express
• Etika Express
• Kejora Masyhur Sdn.Bhd (Kejora Express)
• Persada Travels & Tours Sdn Bhd
• Naik Selalu Ekspres
• Plusliner Nice
• Transnasional
• StarMart Express

To find affordable bus tickets online from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh, visit the redBus website/mobile app.

redBus is the best online platform for bus booking in Malaysia. It has a user-friendly interface that allows people to book their bus tickets online in 5 minutes. In addition, users can enjoy discounts, avail bus passes, read bus reviews, compare buses, and get all information they need related to their journey on this platform. To top it all, redBus offers 24x7 customer care service.

Ipoh has a moderately warm climate, which is consistent across all seasons. The temperature throughout the year ranges between 22.2 and 33.9 degrees Celcius.

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If you book bus tickets online from KL to Ipoh via bus, you can easily select a return ticket from Ipoh to KL. To do so, you can enter the return date while searching for KL to Ipoh buses. Since the KL to Ipoh route is frequented by tourists and locals alike, many buses are available. Choose any daily Ipoh to KL bus for instant confirmation of the return ticket. These buses are available throughout the day, so you can choose a time that suits your itinerary.