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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane CMB - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Tanjung Malimtrain
6h 56m
RM 578–1,729
Fly to Ipoh
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ipoh (IPH)plane CMB - IPH
9h 8m
RM 1,216–4,639
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane CMB - SZB
2. Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Tanjung Malimtrain
9h 5m
RM 968–3,558
Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane CMB - PEN
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
9h 41m
RM 720–1,859
Fly to Alor Setar, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane CMB - AOR
2. Take the train from Alor Star to Parit Buntartrain
9h 48m
RM 868–3,260

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

53Weekly Planes

4h 23mAverage Duration

RM 364Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,637.6 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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) every 4 hours.

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Ipoh(opens in a new window), 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

RM 365

Bedrock Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

RM 467

WEIL Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

RM 383

Ipoh Bali Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

RM 282

MÙ Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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