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How to get fromBalik Pulau to Taipingby taxi, car ferry, train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Balik Pulau to Taiping by taxi, car ferry, train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Taxi, car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Balik Pulau to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train Ets
    2h 1m
    RM 52–94

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pekan Kongsi to (M1) Jetty Abus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train Ets
    3h 46m
    RM 9–42

  3. Drive  106.4 km

    1. Drive from Balik Pulau to Taipingcar car 106.4 km
    1h 18m
    RM 18–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balik Pulau to Taipingtaxi taxi 106.4 km
    1h 18m
    RM 200–250

  5. Bus, car ferry, tram

    1. Take the bus from Pekan Kongsi to (M1) Jetty Abus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Taipingtram tram
    4h 28m
    RM 9–28

Balik Pulau to Taiping by bus, car ferry, and train

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRM 9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 119.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Balik Pulau, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Balik Pulau to Taiping. However, you can take the taxi to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pekan Kongsi to Taiping via (M1) Jetty A, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, and Butterworth in around 3h 46m.

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