There are 5 ways to get from Taiping to Kuala Kedah 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 Taiping to Alor Setartrain Ets
3h 7mRM 7–33Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
6h 3mRM 46–65Drive 179.5 km
- Drive from Taiping to Kuala Kedahcar 179.5 km
2hRM 31–44Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taiping to Kuala Kedahtaxi 179.5 km
2hRM 390–480Train via Bukit Mertajam
- Take the train from Taiping to Bukit Tengahtrain Ipoh
- Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
4h 12mRM 45–63
Taiping to Kuala Kedah by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taiping to Kuala Kedah is to train which costs RM 6 - RM 35 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Taiping to Kuala Kedah is to drive which takes 2h and costs RM 30 - RM 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Taiping to Kuala Kedah. However, there are services departing from Terminal Taiping and arriving at Kuala Kedah via Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Taiping to Kuala Kedah. However, there are services departing from Taiping and arriving at Alor Setar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Taiping and Kuala Kedah is 183 km. The road distance is 179.5 km.
The best way to get from Taiping to Kuala Kedah without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs RM 6 - RM 35.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Taiping to Kuala Kedah, including transfers.
Taiping to Kuala Kedah bus services, operated by StarMart Express, depart from Terminal Taiping station.
Taiping to Kuala Kedah train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Taiping station.
The best way to get from Taiping to Kuala Kedah is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs RM 6 - RM 35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 45 - RM 70 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Kuala Kedah, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Taiping to Alor Setar every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–29 and the journey takes 1h 34m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, StarMart Express operates a bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar once daily. Tickets cost RM 40–65 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Taiping to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Taiping to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 32
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 22–24
- Gold
- RM 32
- Platinum
- RM 40–42
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Taiping to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 19–26
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Tengah to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- [email protected]
- Website
- StarMart Express
Bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40–65
- Book at
- Omio
- Website
- StarMart Express
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- RM 390–480
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
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Booking & Getting There
Taiping to Kuala Kedah bus services, operated by StarMart Express, arrive at Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar station.
Taiping to Kuala Kedah train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Alor Setar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taiping to Kuala Kedah is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Taiping to Kuala Kedah.
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