Ipoh is a major transportation hub within West Malaysia, located by the Kinta River. It is the third-largest city in the country. The city is well-known for its British colonial-era type architecture, local cuisine, and natural attractions like the limestone hills and caves within which Buddhist temples were built. Teluk Intan, a hill town in Perak, is the third-largest town in Hilir Perak district. The town is famous for its number of colonial buildings and Chinese shophouses and various temples.
To reach Teluk Intan one needs to travel a distance of 94 km by road which can be covered with a bus journey of 1 hour 30 minutes. This route can be covered with the help of multiple operators. Two operators are available for this route.
If traveling from Ipoh to Teluk Intan, coaches are the most appropriate and suitable mode of transport in comparison to others. Not only is it affordable and convenient, but it also gives you an effortless and trouble-free trip.
Ipoh to Teluk Intan Bus Details
Perak Transit and StarMart Express are the leading operators running on this route which provides their services all day long. The buses are usually Executive type with some belonging to the Standard category. They can seat anywhere from 14 to 44 people depending on the size of the bus and available seats.
The first bus of the day departs at 8:30 AM by Perak Transit while the last bus of the day leaves at 7:30 PM. Travelers can book their tickets online for a minimum fare of RM 11 while the maximum rate can go up to RM 15. Commuters can board their buses at Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Terminal which is the main and local terminal for buses in Ipoh and the drop-off location is the bus terminal in Teluk Intan.
The coaches are well-equipped with plush interiors and comfortable seats with ample legroom so that one can ride at ease without any inconvenience. Since the travel time is considerably short, most of the buses would not make any halts at rest stops. But if a passenger makes a request for a restroom break, then the bus will make a stop at a place that’s convenient for everyone.
Things to do in Teluk Intan
Teluk Intan is home to many exciting and unique places to visit which includes historical architecture and modern buildings. Some of the sites that travelers can visit are:
- Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan: Historical landmark clockwork built in the year 1885 which is a national monument and is known for its slant towards the southwest direction.
- Sultan Yusuf Bridge: The third longest bridge in Malaysia, located on top of the Perak River.
- Batu Tenggek (War Memorial): A giant sitting boulder which is said to have grown bigger over the years from the size of a matchbox to a boulder now.
- The Ruin of Raja Muda's Palace: This palace used to be the residence where The Raja Muda of Perak.
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