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

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There are 4 ways to get from Alor Star 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 4–35

  2. Drive 175.3 km

    1. Drive from Alor Star to Taipingcar car 175.3 km
    1h 58m
    RM 30–43

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Star to Taipingtaxi taxi 175.3 km
    1h 58m
    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 Star to Taiping by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
TicketRM 4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Alor Star, 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. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours.

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