There are 4 ways to get from Batu Kawan to Taiping by tram, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Simpang Ampat to Taipingtram Ipoh Line
52 minRM 17–37Drive 71.5 km
- Drive from Batu Kawan to Taipingcar 71.5 km
50 minRM 29–41Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batu Kawan to Taipingtaxi 71.5 km
50 minRM 120–150Train
- Take the train from Simpang Ampat to Taipingtrain Butterworth
52 minRM 29–39
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batu Kawan to Taiping is to tram which costs RM 16 - RM 40 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Batu Kawan to Taiping is to drive which takes 50 min and costs RM 28 - RM 45.
No, there is no direct train from Batu Kawan to Taiping. However, there are services departing from Simpang Ampat and arriving at Taiping via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Batu Kawan and Taiping is 69 km. The road distance is 71.5 km.
The best way to get from Batu Kawan to Taiping without a car is to tram which takes 52 min and costs RM 16 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Batu Kawan to Taiping, including transfers.
Batu Kawan to Taiping train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Simpang Ampat station.
Batu Kawan to Taiping train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Taiping station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batu Kawan to Taiping is 72 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Batu Kawan to Taiping.
There are 301+ hotels available in Taiping.
What companies run services between Batu Kawan, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Simpang Ampat to Taiping every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 1–19 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Simpang Ampat to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Simpang Ampat to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 15–22
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- RM 120–150
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
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