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How to get from Ipoh to Penang
2 ways, 129 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 2h 48m | RM32–43 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 2h 48m | RM215–320 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Ipoh to Penang?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 2h 48m door to door. The straight-line distance is 129 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Ipoh to Penang?
- Drive is the cheapest, from RM32. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Penang from Ipoh by road?
- About 162 km, roughly 2h 48m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around RM32–43; tolls and parking are extra.