What is the cheapest way to get from Medan to Taiping?

The cheapest way to get from Medan to Taiping is to train and fly and car ferry which costs RM 120 - RM 350 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medan to Taiping?

The fastest way to get from Medan to Taiping is to train and fly and car ferry which takes 8h 23m and costs RM 120 - RM 350.

How far is it from Medan to Taiping?

The distance between Medan and Taiping is 403 km.

How do I travel from Medan to Taiping without a car?

The best way to get from Medan to Taiping without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 35h 31m and costs RM 270 - RM 650.

How long does it take to get from Medan to Taiping?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Medan to Taiping, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Medan and Taiping?

Taiping is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 10:44 PM in Medan and 11:44 PM in Taiping.

Where can I stay near Taiping?

There are 302+ hotels available in Taiping.

Medan to Taiping - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Medan to Taiping by train, plane, car ferry, ferry, bus, 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.

Train, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry
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1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KNO - PEN
3. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
4. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain
8h 23m
RM 126–347
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahrubus Ts8
4. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Taipingtrain Ets
35h 31m
RM 271–627
Train, fly to Ipoh
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Ipoh (IPH)plane KNO - IPH
3. Take the train from Ipoh to Taipingtrain
11h 23m
RM 352–1,545
Fly to Alor Setar, tram, train
1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KNO - AOR
2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Bukit Mertajamtram
3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Taipingtrain
11h 38m
RM 222–1,040
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Taipingbus
36h 3m
RM 391–680

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

49Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

RM 92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Medan to Taiping.

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Distance: 402.9 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Taiping, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Taiping. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO 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 a vehicle from Medan to Taiping via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Resorts World Sentosa, Johor Bahru, and Jb Sentral in around 35h 31m.

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