There are 5 ways to get from Taiping to Batu Caves by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Taiping to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
3h 58mRM 11–45Bus
- Take the bus from Kamunting to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
5h 52mRM 49–70Drive 253 km
- Drive from Taiping to Batu Cavescar 253 km
2h 57mRM 43–62Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taiping to Batu Cavestaxi 253 km
2h 57mRM 280–340Train, bus
- Take the train from Taiping to Kuala Lumpurtrain Southbound
- Take the bus from Kl1821 Pasar Seni to Sl493 Nissanbus Bc2
4h 22mRM 48–52
Taiping to Batu Caves by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taiping to Batu Caves is to train which costs RM 11 - RM 50 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Taiping to Batu Caves is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs RM 40 - RM 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Taiping to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Taiping/Sempang and arriving at Sl493 Nissan via Kamunting and Kl117 Bsn Lebuh Ampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Taiping to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Taiping and arriving at Batu Caves via Kuala Lumpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Taiping and Batu Caves is 293 km. The road distance is 253 km.
The best way to get from Taiping to Batu Caves without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs RM 11 - RM 50.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Taiping to Batu Caves, including transfers.
Taiping to Batu Caves bus services, operated by StarMart Express, depart from Kamunting station.
Taiping to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Taiping station.
The best way to get from Taiping to Batu Caves is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs RM 11 - RM 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 45 - RM 75 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Batu Caves, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Taiping to Kuala Lumpur hourly. Tickets cost RM 7–40 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, StarMart Express operates a bus from Kamunting to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 70–100 and the journey takes 4h. Naik Selalu Express also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Taiping to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 7–40
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 7–11
- Express
- RM 27–40
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- [email protected]
- Website
- StarMart Express
Bus from Kamunting to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 70–100
- Book at
- Omio
- Website
- StarMart Express
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- RM 280–340
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
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Booking & Getting There
Taiping to Batu Caves bus services, operated by StarMart Express, arrive at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Taiping to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Kuala Lumpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taiping to Batu Caves is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Taiping to Batu Caves.
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