- Must visit
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Interactive museum inside a restored Peranakan mansion, displaying antiques, furniture, and stories of Penang’s Straits Chinese families.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ipoh to George Town is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipoh to George Town will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 31 buses from Ipoh to George Town, including 31 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Ipoh to George Town run on average 45 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 45 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 1h 46m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ipoh to George Town.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Aerobus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Mayang Sari Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:21AM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kesatuan Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:31AM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Unititi Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:06PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Mayang Sari Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:06PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator CS Travel and Tours | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:36PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Transnasional | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:36PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Aerobus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Unititi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:36PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator CS Travel and Tours | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:36PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Aerobus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator LEXOJAYA SDN BHD | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:36PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator LEXOJAYA SDN BHD | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:06PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Aerobus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Transnasional | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:36PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator CS Travel and Tours | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator LEXOJAYA SDN BHD | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Unititi Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Mayang Sari Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:36PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Kesatuan Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Mayang Sari Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:06PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator LEXOJAYA SDN BHD | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Mayang Sari Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:06PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator LEXOJAYA SDN BHD | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:51PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Kesatuan Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:36PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Aerobus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Aerobus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
The table below shows live departures for Ipoh to George Town buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Executive(2+1) | 9:30 AM Ipoh | 2h01 | 11:31 AM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Standard (2x2) | 10:30 AM Ipoh | 2h36 | 1:06 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Standard (2x2) | 10:30 AM Ipoh | 2h36 | 1:06 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 11:00 AM Ipoh | 2h36 | 1:36 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 11:15 AM Ipoh | 2h00 | 1:15 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 12:00 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 2:36 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 12:00 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 2:36 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 12:45 PM Ipoh | 2h00 | 2:45 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 1:00 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 3:36 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 1:00 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 3:36 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 2:30 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 5:06 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 2:30 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 5:06 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 3:15 PM Ipoh | 2h00 | 5:15 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 4:00 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 6:36 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 4:30 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 7:06 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 4:30 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 7:06 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 4:30 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 7:06 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 4:30 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 7:06 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 5:00 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 7:36 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 5:30 PM Ipoh | 2h16 | 7:46 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 5:30 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 8:06 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 6:00 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 8:36 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 6:00 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 8:36 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 6:30 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 9:06 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 8:15 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 10:51 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 8:15 PM Ipoh | 2h36 | 10:51 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:35 PM Ipoh | 2h01 | 10:36 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 8:45 PM Ipoh | 2h00 | 10:45 PM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 11:00 PM Ipoh | 2h00 | 1:00 AM George Town | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Interactive museum inside a restored Peranakan mansion, displaying antiques, furniture, and stories of Penang’s Straits Chinese families.
Contemporary art museum in a bus depot featuring immersive installations and digital works by Malaysian and international artists.
Photography museum in a restored shophouse, showcasing cameras, photo history, and classic portrait settings with hands-on displays.
Lively heritage street lined with restored shophouses, temples, and murals, ideal for walking and seeing George Town’s layered architecture.
Historic waterfront district of clan jetties on stilts, offering a glimpse of long-standing harbor communities and everyday local life.
Seafront promenade by the old town, popular for sunsets, colonial-era buildings, open lawns, and relaxed walks beside the water.
Charred flat rice noodles stir-fried with prawns, egg, bean sprouts and chives over high heat. A Penang hawker classic prized for smoky wok hei.
Tangy tamarind fish broth noodles topped with mackerel, herbs, cucumber and pineapple. Penang's signature bowl reflects the island's Peranakan roots.
Steamed rice noodles in a rich prawn and pork stock, often garnished with prawns, egg and fried shallots. A deeply savory Penang breakfast favorite.
Elegant restaurant in a restored mansion focused on refined Peranakan cuisine. Ideal for a more polished George Town dining experience.
Long-running Nyonya restaurant serving otak-otak, kapitan curry and other Peranakan staples in a relaxed heritage-house setting.
Simple roadside stall known for smoky char kway teow cooked over strong heat. A classic stop for one of Penang's best-known noodle dishes.
Budget-friendly for most travelers. Hawker food and buses are cheap, while heritage hotels and tourist areas cost more but still less than many major Asian city breaks.
Tipping is not expected. Many restaurants add 10% service charge. Round up small taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes only for good service.
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Most Ipoh to George Town buses use the Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Ipoh and George Town bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) is 9 km from Ipoh city centre. Public transport options include:
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and several local food stalls
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available in terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya).
Available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya): Wheelchair accessible.
Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks.
Ticket office support is available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara.
Available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara: Wheelchair accessible.