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 Putratrain Ets
3h 27mRM 10–45Bus via Kamunting
- Take the bus from Kamunting to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
5h 52mRM 49–130Drive 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 280–340Bus
- Take the bus from Simpang Taiping to Hentian Dutabus Hentian Duta
- Take the bus from Kl1821 Pasar Seni to Sl493 Nissanbus Bc2
6h 31mRM 37–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taiping to Batu Caves is to train which costs RM 10 - RM 45 and takes 3h 27m.
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 Putra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Taiping and Batu Caves is 297 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 27m and costs RM 10 - RM 45.
It takes approximately 3h 27m 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 27m and costs RM 10 - RM 45. Alternatively, you can bus via Kamunting, which costs RM 45 - RM 130 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Batu Caves, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Taiping to Putra 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 7–40 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, StarMart Express operates a bus from Kamunting to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 65–95 and the journey takes 4h. Naik Selalu Express also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Taiping to Putra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 7–40
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 7–11
- Express
- RM 28–40
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- [email protected]
- Website
- starmartbus.com
Bus from Kamunting to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 65–95
- Book at
- https://www.omio.com/companies/buses/starmart-express-7ne0r
- Website
- https://www.starmartbus.com/
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kamunting to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 45–120
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Simpang Taiping to Hentian Duta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–60
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60 3 7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Kl1821 Pasar Seni to Sl493 Nissan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–5
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 Putra 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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