There are 2 ways to get from Padang Besar to Taiping by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Taiping is to train which costs RM 6 - RM 35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Taiping is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs RM 6 - RM 35.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Taiping. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Padang Besar and Taiping is 237 km. The road distance is 246.1 km.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Taiping without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs RM 6 - RM 35.
The train from Padang Besar to Taiping takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Padang Besar to Taiping train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Padang Besar station.
Padang Besar to Taiping train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Taiping station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Taiping is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Padang Besar to Taiping.
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What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Taiping, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Padang Besar to Taiping every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 6–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 6–9
- Express
- RM 24–35
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