There are 4 ways to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping by train, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Taipingtrain Ets
1h 22mRM 3–30Drive 80.8 km
- Drive from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taipingcar 80.8 km
57 minRM 14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taipingtaxi 80.8 km
57 minRM 150–190Tram
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Taipingtram Ipoh Line
1h 56mRM 3–21
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping is to tram which costs RM 3 - RM 22 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping is to drive which takes 57 min and costs RM 13 - RM 20.
No, there is no direct train from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Taiping via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai and Taiping is 86 km. The road distance is 80.8 km.
The best way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs RM 3 - RM 35.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping, including transfers.
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Taiping station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping is 81 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Taiping.
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What companies run services between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Bukit Mertajam to Taiping every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 2–21 and the journey takes 44 min. KTM Komuter also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–21
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 14–21
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–20
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–3
- Express
- RM 13–20
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 21–29
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- RM 150–190
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
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