There are 4 ways to get from Taiping to Pulau Ketam 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 Bukit Mertajamtrain Ipoh
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Arautrain Butterworth
3h 13mRM 67–115Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Taiping to Butterworthtrain Ipoh
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
4h 49mRM 24–73Drive 221.8 km
- Drive from Taiping to Pulau Ketamcar 221.8 km
2h 40mRM 38–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taiping to Pulau Ketamtaxi 221.8 km
2h 40mRM 310–370
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taiping to Pulau Ketam is to drive which costs RM 35 - RM 55 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Taiping to Pulau Ketam is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs RM 35 - RM 55.
No, there is no direct train from Taiping to Pulau Ketam. However, there are services departing from Taiping and arriving at Arau via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Taiping and Pulau Ketam is 224 km. The road distance is 221.8 km.
The best way to get from Taiping to Pulau Ketam without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs RM 65 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Taiping to Pulau Ketam, including transfers.
Taiping to Pulau Ketam train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Taiping station.
Taiping to Pulau Ketam train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taiping to Pulau Ketam is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Taiping to Pulau Ketam.
There are 363+ hotels available in Pulau Ketam.
What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Pulau Ketam, Perlis, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Taiping to Pulau Ketam via Bukit Mertajam and Arau in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Taiping to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 18–25
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Taiping to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 20–29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Taiping to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 2–20
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 2–3
- Express
- RM 13–20
Train from Taiping to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 2–21
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 14–21
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- RM 310–370
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
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