How to get fromIpoh to Myanmarby bus, plane, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Myanmar by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Penang International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibong
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)PEN - RGN
7h 44m
$156–279
Train, drive, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang BesarEts
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Nakhon Pathom46
3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Chong Khaep
4. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmar
5. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine station
6. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Yangon Aung Mingalar
44h 24m
$84–161
Drive 1,983.5 km
1. Drive from Terminal Meru Raya to Yangon1,983.5 km
27h 41m
$188–271
Fly from Ipoh
1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)IPH - RGN
7h 34m
$262–1,144
Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ipoh to Kl Sentral
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)KUL - RGN
9h
$97–341

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flights

16Weekly Planes

3h 26mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,530 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Myanmar?

Malindo Airways, Myanma Airways, and three other airlines fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) 3 times a day.

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Yangon(opens in a new window), Myanmar (Burma)(opens in a new window)

Yangon, formerly romanized as Rangoon, is the capital of the Yangon Region and the largest city of Myanmar (also known as Burma). Yangon served as the Capitals of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the administrative functions to the purpose-built capital city of Naypyidaw in north central Myanmar. With over five million people, Yangon is Myanmar's most populous city and its most important commercial centre.

Things to do in Yangon

Shwedagon Pagoda(Opens in a new window)

The Shwedagon Pagoda, officially named Shwedagon Zedi Daw and also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar. The 99 m pagoda is situated on Singuttara Hill, to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, and dominates the Yangon skyline.

Bogyoke Market(Opens in a new window)

Bogyoke Aung San Market (Burmese: ဗိုလ်ချုပ်အောင်ဆန်းဈေး; formerly Scott's Market) is a major bazaar located in Pabedan township in central Yangon, Myanmar. Known for its colonial architecture and inner cobblestone streets, the market is a major tourist destination, dominated by antique, Burmese handicraft and jewellery shops, art galleries, and clothing stores. Bogyoke Market is a popular black market location to exchange currency. The market also has a number of stores for local shoppers, selling medicine, foodstuffs, garments and foreign goods. It is closed on Monday, open every other day, including Sunday.

Yangon Central Station(Opens in a new window)

Yangon Central Railway Station, located in downtown Yangon, is the largest railway station in Myanmar. It is the gateway to Myanmar Railways' 3,126-mile (5,031 km) rail network whose reach covers Upper Myanmar (Naypyidaw, Mandalay, Shwebo), upcountry (Myitkyina), Shan hills (Taunggyi, Kalaw) and the Taninthayi coast (Mawlamyine, Ye).

Inya Lake(Opens in a new window)

Inya Lake is the largest lake in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), a popular recreational area for Yangonites, and a famous location for romance in popular culture. Located 6 miles (10 km) north of downtown Yangon, Inya Lake is bounded by Parami Road on the north, Pyay Road on the west, Inya Road on the southwest, University Avenue on the south, and Kaba Aye Pagoda Road on the east.

Places to stay in Yangon

Shangri-La Serviced Apartments, Yangon(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Wyndham Grand Yangon(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Prestige Residences at Golden Valley by Grand United Hospitality(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Rose Garden Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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