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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 Star to Taipingtrain train Ets
    1h 35m
    RM 4–28

  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 Mertajamtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Taipingtrain train Butterworth
    2h 50m
    RM 25–57

Alor Star to Taiping by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRM 25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Star to Taiping once daily. Tickets cost RM 4–28 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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