There are 5 ways to get from Batu Caves to Tapah by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Tapah Roadtrain Ets
2h 58mRM 16–58Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminalbus Kuala Lumpur
4h 10mRM 27–54Drive 137.8 km
- Drive from Batu Caves to Tapahcar 137.8 km
1h 39mRM 54–78Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batu Caves to Tapahtaxi 137.8 km
1h 39mRM 150–190Bus via Masjid Jamek
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminalbus Kuala Lumpur
4h 15mRM 23–43
Batu Caves to Tapah by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batu Caves to Tapah is to bus via Masjid Jamek which costs RM 22 - RM 45 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Batu Caves to Tapah is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs RM 50 - RM 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Batu Caves to Tapah. However, there are services departing from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and arriving at Tapah Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Batu Caves to Tapah. However, there are services departing from Batu Caves and arriving at Tapah Road via Kampung Batu and Sungai Buloh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Batu Caves and Tapah is 160 km. The road distance is 137.8 km.
The best way to get from Batu Caves to Tapah without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs RM 16 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Batu Caves to Tapah, including transfers.
Batu Caves to Tapah bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Batu Caves to Tapah train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Sungai Buloh station.
The best way to get from Batu Caves to Tapah is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs RM 16 - RM 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 26 - RM 55 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Batu Caves, Malaysia and Tapah, Perak, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Sungai Buloh to Tapah Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 3–26 and the journey takes 1h 27m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, CS Travel & Tours operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 23–35 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Sungai Buloh to Tapah Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–26
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–26
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Sungai Buloh to Tapah Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 27
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 19–21
- Gold
- RM 27
- Platinum
- RM 32–35
- Phone
- +60 17-507 5415
- [email protected]
- Website
- cstravelandtours.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–35
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unititi Express
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- Unititi Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- RM 150–190
Blue Cab
- Phone
- +6012 212 1718
- Website
- bluecab.my
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +603-6179 6000
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Batu Caves to Tapah bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, arrive at Tapah Bus Terminal station.
Batu Caves to Tapah train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Tapah Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batu Caves to Tapah is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Batu Caves to Tapah.
There are 135+ hotels available in Tapah.