How to travel from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park, Malaysia

The distance between Ipoh and Gunung Mulu National Park is around 1,727km (1,073 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Gunung Mulu National ParkIpoh if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Mulu (MZV)

Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Mulu (MZV).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    MYR 2,660($600)
Operated by

Scoot Tigerair

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Bus

Take the bus to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar then Pontianak and then to Bandar Seri Begawan.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MYR 285($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipoh and Gunung Mulu National Park

There are several options for getting from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MYR 285 ($64) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 2,660 ($600).

The distance between Ipoh and Gunung Mulu National Park is around 1,727km (1,073 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,533km (952 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Ipoh and Gunung Mulu National Park by plane.

The quickest way to get from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx MYR 2,660 ($600).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipoh and Gunung Mulu National Park is to take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 285 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ipoh and Gunung Mulu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Mulu (MZV). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ipoh and Gunung Mulu National Park. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Pontianak and Bandar Seri Begawan. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Transnasional, Cepat Express, KPB Express, Sri Maju, Express Kesatuan, Mara Liner, DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN) and Ekspres Perdana run regular bus services between Ipoh and Gunung Mulu National Park. Buses run on demand and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ipoh and Gunung Mulu National Park. Flights depart from Ipoh (IPH) and arrive at Miri (MYY) - via Senai (JHB). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Senai (JHB). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Ipoh (IPH) and and arrive into Miri (MYY).

The closest major airport to Gunung Mulu National Park is Mulu Airport (MZV) (MZV) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park. Limbang Airport (LMN) (LMN) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) (BKI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Miri (MYY). instead which will take 5h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around MYR 665 ($150).

How do I get from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipoh and Gunung Mulu National Park

Transport options from Ipoh to Gunung Mulu National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Mulu (MZV) + 1 similar
4h 30m
MYR 2,660($600)
on demand1,772km (1,101 miles)
Fly5h 15m
MYR 665($150)
on demand1,727km (1,073 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 15h
MYR 285($64)
once daily2,720km (1,690 miles)
Bus via Tanah Merah1 day 18h
MYR 295($67)
once daily2,598km (1,614 miles)

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Airports near Gunung Mulu National Park

The following major airports near Gunung Mulu National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.

MZV
Mulu Airport (MZV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park
LMN
Limbang Airport (LMN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park
BKI
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park