There are 5 ways to get from Sintok to Taiping by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 37–54Bus, train via George Town
- Take the bus from Changlun to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain Ets
3h 55mRM 50–102Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sintok to Taipingtaxi 218.4 km
2h 28mRM 480–600Bus, train
- Take the bus from Changlun to Alor Setarbus
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Taipingtrain Ets
3h 32mRM 46–82
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau 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.
There are 302+ hotels available in Taiping.
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.
- 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
Train from Alor Setar to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Changlun to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–35
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
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