There are 6 ways to get from Sintok to Taiping by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Arau to Taipingtrain Ets
2h 22mRM 72–119Drive 218.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Sintok to Taipingcar 218.4 km
2h 28mRM 37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Changlun to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain Ets
3h 55mRM 56–107Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sintok to Taipingtaxi 218.4 km
2h 28mRM 480–600Taxi, tram, train
- Take the taxi from Sintok to Kodiangtaxi
- Take the tram from Kodiang to Bukit Mertajamtram
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Taipingtrain Ets
2h 53mRM 74–136Bus
- Take the bus from Changlun to Kamuntingbus
5h 8mRM 75–108
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sintok to Taiping is to drive which costs RM 35 - RM 55 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sintok to Taiping is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 70 - RM 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Sintok to Taiping. However, there are services departing from Changlun and arriving at Taiping via Kamunting, Perak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Sintok to Taiping. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Taiping via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Sintok and Taiping is 237 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Sintok to Taiping without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 70 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Sintok to Taiping, including transfers.
Sintok to Taiping bus services, operated by Sani Express, depart from Changlun station.
Sintok to Taiping train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau station.
The best way to get from Sintok to Taiping is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 70 - RM 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 75 - RM 110 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Sintok, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Taiping every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 1h 57m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sani Express operates a bus from Changlun to Kamunting once daily. Tickets cost RM 45–70 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Arau to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 23–35
Train from Butterworth to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–22
Tram from Kodiang to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
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
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Arau to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 25–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 47–50
Train from Butterworth to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 21
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 16–18
- Gold
- RM 21
- Platinum
- RM 25–27
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 20
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 15–17
- Gold
- RM 20
- Platinum
- RM 23–25
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- 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
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Changlun to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 27–40
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Changlun to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–70
- Website
- Sani Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- RM 65–600
Taxi Hatyai
- Phone
- +66 81 748 9911
- Website
- taxihatyai.com
Taxi Hatyai
- Phone
- +66 81 748 9911
- Website
- taxihatyai.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sintok to Taiping bus services, operated by Sani Express, arrive at Kamunting station.
Sintok to Taiping train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Taiping station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sintok to Taiping is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Sintok to Taiping.
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