Komtar Penang is a 65-story high rise tower in central Georgetown, Penang. The ground floor consists of retail flower shops, laptop repair shops, and mobile shops. The higher floors consist of offices including the State Government's office. This us the 6th largest building in the country. Amanjaya is a bus terminal at Ipoh. It has individual bus operator counters for separate bus operators and an integrated counter for all.
Ipoh Amanjaya and Komtar Penang are 151 km apart, a distance that can be covered in one or two hours. This may vary with traffic conditions, especially on the Penang Bridge. Given the distance, bus travel is a more viable option for this route. The bus fares vary from RM 17 to RM 26 depending on the operator and the class selected.
Penang Komtar (Komtar Penang) to Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Details
Every bus from Komtar leaves from the Penang Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal and not directly from the Komtar Prangin Mall. This terminal is about 15 to 20 minutes away from Georgetown. The Komtar Prangin Mall terminal is open only to the local city buses. In this route of bus travel, there are in total 9 major bus operators available on this route with GSG Express being the most prominent one. Others on this route include Unititi Express, GJG Express, CS Travel and Tours, Transnasional, Cepat Ekspres, Arwana Express, and Kesatuan express. These operators make a total of 85 trips a day with the frequency of a bus every 17 minutes.
Things to do in Ipoh Amanjaya
Ipoh Amanjaya bus terminal is a gateway to the beautiful city of Ipoh. It is one of the most convenient spots between Penang and Kuala Lumpur for visitors to stroll. Below are some places one might love:
- Exotic Caves of Ipoh: These exotic caves have temples that are carved out of the limestone cliffs of Ipoh. Perak Tong, Kek Lok Tong, and Sam Poh Tong are some of the cave temples to list out.
- Colonial Ipoh: The British influence at Ipoh can be traced out through the Old Post Office, the Railway Station, the Birch Clock Tower, and the Ipoh Town Hall.
- The Street Art: Murals and street art at Ipoh are worth watching. The Mural Art Lane near the Eastern Bank of River Kinta depicts beautiful murals of local family life, religions, customs, traditions, etc.
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Disclaimer: Bus timings, routes, and fares are subject to change. Please check the redBus app or website for any last-minute changes.
