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How to get fromChennai to Taipingby plane, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Taiping by plane, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MAA - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train
    10h 13m
    RM 512–1,173

  2. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane MAA - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain train
    12h 9m
    RM 444–1,060

  3. Drive 5,302 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Taipingcar car 5,302 km
    3d 6h
    RM 2,559–3,696

  4. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane MAA - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Taipingtrain train
    13h 33m
    RM 758–2,365

  5. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane MAA - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Taipingtrain train
    11h 17m
    RM 528–1,690

  6. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane MAA - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buluh to Taipingtrain train
    13h 2m
    RM 493–1,580

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRM 445Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,493.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Taiping, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Taiping. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk 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 drive from Chennai to Taiping in around 3d 6h.

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