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How to get fromPenang to Tapah Roadby car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Tapah Road by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

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    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Tapah Roadtrain train Ets
    3h 42m
    RM 7–42

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Tapah Roadtrain train Ets
    5h 5m
    RM 34–65

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry 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 Tapah Roadtaxi taxi
    2h 47m
    RM 402–482

  4. Car ferry, train via Ipoh

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipoh to Tapah Roadtrain train
    4h 43m
    RM 49

  5. Drive  219.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Tapah Roadcar car 219.3 km
    2h 33m
    RM 38–54

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Tapah Roadtaxi taxi 219.3 km
    2h 33m
    RM 410–500

Penang to Tapah Road by car ferry and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRM 7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Tapah Road, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Tapah Road. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Tapah Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Tapah Road via Terminal Meru Raya, Medan Kidd, and Ipoh in around 5h 5m.

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