Key hubs
Ipoh airport and railway station
- Airport
- Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH), about 6 km from the centre; limited flights, mainly to Singapore and Johor Bahru. Many visitors fly to Kuala Lumpur or Penang instead.
- Railway station
- Ipoh railway station on Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab; KTM ETS trains link it to KL Sentral in about two hours (check the current timetable)
- Getting around
- Grab or a hired car and driver for cave temples and day trips; the Old Town is walkable. No metro.
How to reach Ipoh by air
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) is about 6 km from the centre, with limited services, mainly to Singapore and Johor Bahru. We did not find direct flights from Indian cities. Many visitors fly into Kuala Lumpur, or Penang (PEN), about 154 km north-west, then continue by road or train.
How to reach Ipoh by train
Ipoh railway station, in the Old Town, is the main rail terminal for Perak. KTM ETS express trains connect it with KL Sentral, taking about two hours according to Wikipedia, and also run to Butterworth. Check the current timetable and book ahead.
How to reach Ipoh by road
Ipoh lies on the North-South Expressway, with exits at Ipoh Selatan and Ipoh Utara. Buses and cars from Kuala Lumpur and Penang use this route. Check operators and travel time before booking.
Getting around Ipoh
The Old Town is walkable. For cave temples and day trips, use Grab or hire a car and driver; the temples are spread across the north and south of the city. There is no metro.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Ipoh
- Carry a rain jacket or umbrella in every season; Ipoh receives rain throughout the year.
- Choose a hotel with a lift and direct car access if mobility is limited.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.