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How to get fromAlor Setar to Taipingby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Alor Setar to Taiping by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Taipingtrain train Ets
    1h 36m
    RM 4–29

  2. Drive 176.6 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Taipingcar car 176.6 km
    2h 1m
    RM 30–43

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Taipingtaxi taxi 176.6 km
    2h 1m
    RM 390–470

  4. Train via Bukit Mertajam

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Taipingtrain train Butterworth
    2h 58m
    RM 43–59

Alor Setar to Taiping by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Setar to Taiping every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–29 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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