There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah Roadtrain KL Sentral
2h 2mRM 16–44Bus
- 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
Questions & Answers
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 2m.
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 2m and costs RM 16 - RM 45.
It takes approximately 2h 2m 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 ETS, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah is to train which takes 2h 2m 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 ETS operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 29 and the journey takes 1h 52m. KTM Intercity also services this route 3 times a day. 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.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Silver
- RM 20–22
- Gold
- RM 29
- Platinum
- RM 36–38
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Tapah Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 4–27
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 4–6
- Express
- RM 19–27
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- [email protected]
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 ETS, 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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