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How to get fromTaiping to Balik Pulauby train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Taiping to Balik Pulau by train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Taiping to Butterworthtrain train Ipoh
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 6m
    RM 49–90

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Taiping to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from (M1) Jetty A to AADK Pekan Kongsibus bus
    3h 29m
    RM 8–36

  3. Drive 105.9 km

    1. Drive from Taiping to Balik Pulaucar car 105.9 km
    1h 19m
    RM 18–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taiping to Balik Pulautaxi taxi 105.9 km
    1h 19m
    RM 200–250

Taiping to Balik Pulau by train, car ferry, and bus

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRM 8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taiping to Balik Pulau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 107.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Balik Pulau, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Taiping to Balik Pulau. However, you can take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Balik Pulau. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taiping to AADK Pekan Kongsi via Butterworth, Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, and (M1) Jetty A in around 3h 29m.

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