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There are 2 ways to get from Kuching to Ipoh by plane or bus

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Fly to Ipoh
best
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ipoh (IPH)plane KCH - IPH
4h 13m
RM 402–788
Fly to Penang International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KCH - PEN
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus
5h 53m
RM 180–456

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 6mAverage Duration

RM 353Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,090.4 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Ipoh, Malaysia?

Scoot Tigerair, AirAsia, and Malindo Airways fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ipoh (IPH) twice daily.

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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

WEIL Hotel Ipoh(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Sojourn Spa Hotel Ipoh(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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

8.7Fabulous

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

8.5Very Good

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