Rome2Rio

How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Taipingby plane, car ferry, train, or tram

Find Transport to Taiping

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 5 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Taiping by plane, car ferry, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKI - 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
    6h 26m
    RM 349–763

  2. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane BKI - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain train
    7h 59m
    RM 302–955

  3. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane BKI - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Taipingtrain train
    6h 37m
    RM 876–1,457

  4. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, train

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Bukit Mertajamtram tram
    3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Taipingtrain train
    7h 52m
    RM 696–1,598

  5. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane BKI - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Taipingtrain train
    6h 50m
    RM 352–1,276

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 298Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kota Kinabalu to Taiping.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,866 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Taiping. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 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 take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Ipoh (IPH), walk to Ipoh Airport, take the bus to Medan Kidd, walk to Ipoh, then take the train to Taiping.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.