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 1100 - RM 7000 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 1900 - RM 12000.

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 4:38 AM in Cairns and 2:38 AM in Ipoh.

Where can I stay near Ipoh?

There are 1496+ hotels available in Ipoh.

Cairns to Ipoh - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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

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Fly to Ipoh
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ipoh (IPH)plane CNS - IPH
17h 45m
RM 1,900–12,000
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 1,150–6,895

Cairns (CNS) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

10Weekly Planes

18h 35mAverage Duration

RM 1,987Cheapest 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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