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How to get fromKuala Kedah to Taipingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Kedah to Taiping by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alor Star to Taipingtrain train Ets
    3h 6m
    RM 5–29

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Kamuntingbus bus
    5h 36m
    RM 39–68

  3. Drive 178.9 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Kedah to Taipingcar car 178.9 km
    2h 1m
    RM 31–44

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Kedah to Taipingtaxi taxi 178.9 km
    2h 1m
    RM 390–470

  5. Train via Bukit Mertajam

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Taipingtrain train Butterworth
    4h 1m
    RM 26–61

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  • Distance: 188.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Kuala Kedah, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Star to Taiping once daily. Tickets cost RM 4–28 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Sani Express operates a bus from Alor Setar to Kamunting once daily. Tickets cost RM 35–60 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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