What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ipoh?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ipoh is to fly and bus which costs RM 1000 - RM 4800 and takes 19h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Ipoh?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Ipoh is to fly which takes 17h 45m and costs RM 1800 - RM 8500.

How far is it from Cairns to Ipoh?

The distance between Cairns and Ipoh is 5460 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Ipoh?

It takes approximately 17h 45m to get from Cairns to Ipoh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Ipoh?

Ipoh is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 1:54 PM in Cairns and 11:54 AM in Ipoh.

Where can I stay near Ipoh?

There are 1505+ hotels available in Ipoh.

Cairns to Ipoh - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Ipoh by plane, bus, or train

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Fly to Ipoh
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ipoh (IPH)plane CNS - IPH
17h 45m
RM 1,800–8,500
Fly to Penang International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane CNS - PEN
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus
19h 34m
RM 1,087–4,730
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane CNS - SZB
2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain
24h 56m
RM 1,352–4,480

Cairns (CNS) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

7Weekly Planes

18h 48mAverage Duration

RM 1,869Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,459.6 km
Duration: 17h 45m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Ipoh, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines and Scoot Tigerair fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ipoh (IPH) once daily.

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