How to get fromColombo to Perakby plane, train or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Perak by plane, train, or car ferry

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Fly to Ipoh
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ipoh (IPH)CMB - IPH
9h 23m
RM 1,144–3,271
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)CMB - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentral
3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Tanjung Malim
7h 11m
RM 557–949
Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)CMB - PEN
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
9h 19m
RM 651–994
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)CMB - SZB
2. Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Tanjung Malim
9h 24m
RM 1,002–1,294
Fly to Alor Setar, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alor Setar (AOR)CMB - AOR
2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Parit Buntar
8h 23m
RM 726–2,032

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

37Weekly Planes

9h 30mAverage Duration

RM 977Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,402.6 km
Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Perak, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and five other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ipoh (IPH) 5 times a day.

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Ipoh, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Ipoh is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located by the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang. As of the 2020 census Ipoh had a population of 759,952, making it the eighth-largest city in Malaysia by population. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Ipoh

Ipoh Station(Opens in a new window)

The Ipoh railway station is a Malaysian train station located at the south-western side of and named after the capital city of Ipoh, Perak. It serves as the main railway terminal for the state under Keretapi Tanah Melayu, offering KTM Intercity services, ETS services, as well as handling freight trains. Although there are 9 tracks, only four are electrified and three of the electrified tracks are used for ETS and Intercity services. While the rest (6 other tracks) are use as a freight yard.

Lost World of Tambun(Opens in a new window)

The Lost World of Tambun (LWOT) is a theme park and hotel in Sunway City Ipoh, Tambun, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia. Managed by the Sunway Group, the 40-acre park opened on November 11, 2004, and is officiated by Sultan Azlan Shah. The theme park is known for its natural hot spring, also features other attractions including wildlife and rides.

Han Chin Pet Soo(Opens in a new window)

Han Chin Pet Soo (闲真别墅) is Malaysia's first Hakka tin mining museum managed by Ipoh World Sdn. Bhd. Located on the edge of Ipoh's Old Town, close to the Kinta River. Within walking distance of the well-known Panglima Lane (Concubine Lane), it is the #1 attraction in Ipoh on TripAdvisor.

Darul Ridzuan Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Darul Ridzuan Museum (Malay: Muzium Darul Ridzuan) is a museum in Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia.

Places to stay in Ipoh

WEIL Hotel Ipoh(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Sojourn Spa Hotel Ipoh(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

PM Octagon Ipoh Duplex Suite (4-12paxs)(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

JOMSTAY Octagon Palm Suites Ipoh(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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