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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CAN - PEN
    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
    10h 23m
    RM 491–949

  2. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane CAN - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain train
    12h 24m
    RM 393–1,085

  3. Drive  3,407.3 km

    1. Drive from Guangzhou to Taipingcar car 3,407.3 km
    44h 5m
    RM 1,754–2,533

  4. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane CAN - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Taipingtrain train
    11h 43m
    RM 707–2,337

  5. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKG - PEN
    3. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train
    11h 20m
    RM 457–1,045

  6. Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SZX - PEN
    3. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train
    11h 59m
    RM 644–1,285

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
TicketRM 388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,604.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Taiping, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Guangzhou to Taiping. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Jiahewanggang, take the line 3 subway to Guangzhou Airport South, walk to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) 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 Guangzhou to Taiping in around 44h 5m.

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