How far is it from Ipoh to Mount Kinabalu?

The distance between Ipoh and Mount Kinabalu is 1721 km.

How long does it take to get from Ipoh to Mount Kinabalu?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Ipoh to Mount Kinabalu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Kinabalu?

There are 149+ hotels available in Mount Kinabalu.

Ipoh to Mount Kinabalu - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Ipoh to Mount Kinabalu by plane, unknown, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Ipoh, travel
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1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)IPH - BKI
2. Walk from Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKI to Mount Kinabalu
5h 55m
Bus to Penang International Airport, fly, travel
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibong
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)PEN - BKI
3. Walk from Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKI to Mount Kinabalu
7h 45m

Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

28Weekly Planes

6h 2mAverage Duration

RM 376Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ipoh to Mount Kinabalu.

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Distance: 1,721 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Ipoh to Mount Kinabalu. However, you can fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) then travel to Mount Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, take the line 102 bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then travel to Mount Kinabalu.

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