Ipoh is the capital of the state of Perak in Malaysia. The city is located between Kuala Lumpur and George Town. The city has a good land transportation network with the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport located nearby. It is known as one of the cleanest cities in Malaysia.
Lumut, a small town in Perak, lies on the West Coast of Malaysia. The town has a well-defined transportation system and can be reached by any means, like bus, taxi, car, and ferry from Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur or Penang. There are many budget, mid-range, and luxury hotels in Lumut for tourists to stay. Lumut is known as the biggest naval shipbuilder site in Malaysia. The place is called Boustead Naval Shipyard. Usually, the best time to visit Lumut would be in the months of March, June, and September when the weather is pleasant.
The distance between Ipoh and Lumut is 83 km by road. The travel time between these two places would be 2-3 hours during normal traffic conditions. But this may vary depending on the travel time and the number of stops in between.
The bus journey from Ipoh to Lumut is the cheapest way to travel between these two places. The fare of a bus ticket to Lumut from Ipoh varies between RM 7- 12. Try booking online to avoid any last-minute stress which is definitely not needed on any journey.
Ipoh to Lumut Bus Details
The bus operators that provide services between Ipoh and Lumut are Arwana Express, Kesatuan Express, Perak Transit, S&S International Express, and much more.
The first bus leaves Ipoh at 8 am and the last bus departs at 9:15 pm.
There are images of buses available for tourists to get an idea of the type of bus that they will be traveling in though it is not the exact bus that you may travel in, much like the photo image. Travelers can also choose their bus operators according to the ratings given by frequent travelers on redBus.
The buses usually travel from one terminal to another terminal without any breaks or stops. However, the bus can stop at a passenger’s request for a washroom break which may delay the travel time by a few minutes.
The pick-up point from Ipoh is Aman Jaya Bus Terminal and the drop-off point at Lumut is the Lumut Bus Terminal. To reach the boarding point at Ipoh, you can utilize the public transport that’s available at your disposal or you can hire a taxi. At Lumut, you can take a ferry, hire a taxi, rent a car or take local buses to reach your desired destination.
Things to do in Lumut
- Pantai Teluk Batik: Take up water sports if you are adventurous or if you just like to swim or relax on the beach.
- Lumut Night Market: Relax on the beach during the night after 6 pm and enjoy some delicious street food.
- Pulau Sembilan: A beautiful island to soak in nature.
- Tua Pek Kong Temple: A beautiful and well-kept temple with spectacular statues.
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