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How to get fromKuching to Taipingby plane, car ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuching to Taiping by plane, car ferry, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KCH - 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
    5h 36m
    RM 229–524

  2. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane KCH - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Taipingtrain train
    5h 46m
    RM 535–1,168

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KCH - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Taipingtrain train
    7h 54m
    RM 287–1,075

  4. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KCH - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain train
    7h 16m
    RM 231–716

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,314.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

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

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