Sungai Buloh to Ipoh by train
Ipoh lies 162 km (100 mi) north of Sungai Buloh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia rail, over roughly 197 km (123 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sungai Buloh | Ipoh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 222,858 | 759,952 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Sungai Buloh station | Ipoh railway station, Tasek railway station |
| Postal codes | 47000–47100 | 30000–31650 |
Where to book trains from Sungai Buloh to Ipoh
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Staying in Ipoh
Our booking partner lists 1,208+ places to stay in Ipoh (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 540 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (242), and 7 are five-star. Across 299 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 128,763 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ipoh from Sungai Buloh?
162 km (100 mi) in a straight line, north of Sungai Buloh; by road roughly 197 km (123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sungai Buloh to Ipoh by train?
About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sungai Buloh and Ipoh?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ipoh?
Our booking partner lists 1,208+ places to stay in Ipoh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.