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How to get fromPenang to Taipingby car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Taiping by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

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    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train Butterworth
    2h 24m
    RM 4–31

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kamuntingbus bus
    3h 32m
    RM 25–37

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Taipingtaxi taxi
    1h 22m
    RM 172–212

  4. Drive 96.1 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Taipingcar car 96.1 km
    1h 8m
    RM 17–24

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Taipingtaxi taxi 96.1 km
    1h 8m
    RM 180–220

Penang to Taiping by car ferry and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
TicketRM 4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Penang to Taiping. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Taiping via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, and Kamunting, Perak in around 3h 32m.

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