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How to get fromSydney to Taipingby plane, train, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Taiping by plane, train, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ipoh, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane SYD - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Taipingtrain train
    16h 32m
    RM 1,456–3,892

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SYD - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train
    17h 22m
    RM 810–1,700

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SYD - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Taipingtrain train
    16h 46m
    RM 1,276–3,417

  4. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane SYD - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buluh to Taipingtrain train
    18h 45m
    RM 1,161–2,407

  5. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane SYD - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain train
    16h 43m
    RM 912–2,187

  6. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane SYD - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu to Kuala Kangsarbus bus
    23h 2m
    RM 1,131–2,991

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,862.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 32m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Taiping, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Taiping. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Ipoh (IPH), walk to Ipoh Airport, take the bus to Medan Kidd, walk to Ipoh, then take the train to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Taiping.

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