There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah Roadtrain Ets
2h 1mRM 16–42Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminalbus Kuala Lumpur
2h 30mRM 20–35Drive 148.2 km
- Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Tapahcar 148.2 km
1h 38mRM 26–37Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Tapahtaxi 148.2 km
1h 38mRM 160–200Bus via Kl Sentral
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminalbus Kuala Lumpur
3h 28mRM 26–39
Kuala Lumpur to Tapah by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah is to bus which costs RM 20 - RM 35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs RM 25 - RM 40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and arriving at Tapah Bus Terminal. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah. However, there are services departing from Kuala Lumpur and arriving at Tapah Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Tapah is 161 km. The road distance is 148.2 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs RM 16 - RM 45.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah, including transfers.
Kuala Lumpur to Tapah bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Kuala Lumpur to Tapah train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs RM 16 - RM 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 20 - RM 35 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Tapah, Perak, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–27 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, Unititi express operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 25–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m. CS Travel & Tours also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–27
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–6
- Express
- RM 19–27
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unititi Express
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- Unititi Express
- Phone
- +60 12-510 9722
- [email protected]
- Website
- cstravelandtours.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–35
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- RM 160–200
Blue Cab
- Phone
- +6012 212 1718
- Website
- bluecab.my
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +603-6179 6000
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kuala Lumpur to Tapah bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Tapah Bus Terminal station.
Kuala Lumpur to Tapah train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Tapah Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Lumpur to Tapah is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah.
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