Ipoh to Cheras by train
Cheras lies 179 km (111 mi) south-east of Ipoh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia rail, over roughly 218 km (136 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ipoh | Cheras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 759,952 | 135,823 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Ipoh railway station, Tasek railway station | Batu 11 Cheras MRT station |
| Postal codes | 30000–31650 | 43200–56100 |
Where to book trains from Ipoh to Cheras
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Common questions
How far is Cheras from Ipoh?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ipoh; by road roughly 218 km (136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ipoh to Cheras by train?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ipoh and Cheras?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.