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How to get fromKempas to Taipingby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Ipoh, train

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane JHB - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Taipingtrain train
    3h 31m
    RM 216–931

  2. Train via Kuala Lumpur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kempas Baru to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain train Ets
    7h 43m
    RM 24–105

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kempas Baru Station to Taipingtrain train Northbound
    7h 18m
    RM 104–105

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taman Ungku Tun Aminah to Simpang Taipingbus bus Taman Ungku Tun Aminah
    8h 1m
    RM 102–146

  5. Drive  583.6 km

    1. Drive from Kempas to Taipingcar car 583.6 km
    6h 15m
    RM 99–143

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

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - 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
    4h 55m
    RM 219–507

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
TicketRM 169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Kempas, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?

KTM ETS operates a train from Kempas Baru Station to Taiping 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 95 and the journey takes 7h 14m. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Taman Ungku Tun Aminah to Simpang Taiping 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 80–120 and the journey takes 7h 49m.

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