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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sabah to Perak by plane, train, or car ferry

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Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Ipoh
best
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ipoh (IPH)plane BKI - IPH
5h 22m
RM 375–1,489
Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane BKI - SZB
2. Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Tanjung Malimtrain
5h 1m
RM 199–730
Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane BKI - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Tanjung Malimtrain
5h 15m
RM 209–616
Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane BKI - PEN
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 10m
RM 213–583
Fly Sandakan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane SDK - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Tanjung Malimtrain
5h 48m
RM 209–624
Fly Tawau Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane TWU - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Tanjung Malimtrain
5h 58m
RM 278–708

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

19Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

RM 368Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sabah to Perak.

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Distance: 1,668.6 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Perak, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Scoot Tigerair fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ipoh (IPH) 3 times a day.

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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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