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City Tours in Ipoh, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu & Johor Bahru
Heading beyond KL? Here is how to see Malaysia’s other cities.
Ipoh
- Ipoh/Perak HOHO: weekends, 8:30am-9:30pm, open-air buses on in-circuit and out-circuit routes starting at Meru Raya Terminal. 2020 prices: 1-day RM21 non-MyKad adult, RM11 MyKad. Unverified for 2026.
Kuching
- Kuching: Sarawak River cruises run about 1-1.5 hours past the Astana, Fort Margherita, the DUN building and Darul Hana Bridge. Sampan crossings are also available.
Kota Kinabalu
- Kota Kinabalu: no hop-on bus was found. City tours are run by agents (about 4 hours: Tun Mustapha Tower, City Mosque, Puh Toh Tze, State Museum, Filipino Market).
Johor Bahru
- Johor Bahru: a free Visit Johor 2026 tourist shuttle was announced for early 2026. It has 8 stops (JOTIC, Mercu Tanda 0 Km, Komtar JBCC, Galleria@Kotaraya, Sultan Ibrahim Building, Sultan Abu Bakar Heritage Complex, Johor Zoo, Kota Jail) and runs 8am-8pm. The launch is unconfirmed. Bas Muafakat Johor is a separate free state bus network.
Starting from Cormar Suites
Ipoh is about 2.5 hours from KL Sentral by ETS. Kuching and Kota Kinabalu are about 2 hours’ flight from KLIA. Johor Bahru is about 4.5 hours by ETS.
Staying in central KL makes all of this easy. Cormar Suites has spacious serviced apartments with kitchens, Parry Road Café downstairs, and a rooftop infinity pool. Book direct for our best available rate.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Ipoh?
Yes, an open-air tour runs at weekends from Meru Raya Terminal, but check current prices locally.
Sources
Checked on 11 October 2026. Fares, timetables and services change, so always confirm on the official site before you travel.