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How to get fromPenang Sentral to Taipingby tram, car, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Taiping by tram, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Taipingtram tram Ipoh Line
    1h 3m
    RM 2–21

  2. Drive  88.5 km

    1. Drive from Penang Sentral to Taipingcar car 88.5 km
    1h 3m
    RM 15–22

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penang Sentral to Taipingtaxi taxi 88.5 km
    1h 3m
    RM 170–210

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train Butterworth
    1h 4m
    RM 2–29

Penang Sentral to Taiping by tram

Calendar84Weekly Trams
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Butterworth to Taiping every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 2–21 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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