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How to get fromTaiping to Penangby train, car ferry, taxi, tram, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Taiping to Penang by train, car ferry, taxi, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Taiping to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 38m
    RM 5–34

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Taiping to Bukit Tengahtram tram Ipoh Line
    2. Take the bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavonbus bus Ct14
    2h 38m
    RM 4–23

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Taiping to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 20m
    RM 168–199

  4. Drive 96 km

    1. Drive from Taiping to George Towncar car 96 km
    1h 9m
    RM 16–24

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taiping to George Towntaxi taxi 96 km
    1h 9m
    RM 180–220

Taiping to Penang by train and car ferry

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRM 5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Taiping to Penang. However, you can take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

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