Day trip from Ipoh to Kuantan
Kuantan lies 263 km (164 mi) east of Ipoh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 263 km (164 mi) apart, Kuantan is a realistic day trip from Ipoh: about 4 h 17 min each way by road.
| Ipoh | Kuantan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 759,952 | 548,014 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 30000–31650 | 25000–26180 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kuantan
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Staying in Kuantan
Our booking partner lists 664 places to stay in Kuantan. Of the 379 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (206), and 5 are five-star. Across 192 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 95,925 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kuantan from Ipoh?
263 km (164 mi) in a straight line, east of Ipoh; by road roughly 321 km (200 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ipoh to Kuantan by road?
About 4 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ipoh and Kuantan?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kuantan?
Our booking partner lists 664 places to stay in Kuantan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.