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How to get fromTaiping to Pulau Ketamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Taiping to Pulau Ketam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Taiping to Arautrain train Ets
    3h 57m
    RM 8–62

  2. Bus via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Kamunting to Parit Buntarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    7h 12m
    RM 35–70

  3. Drive  221.8 km

    1. Drive from Taiping to Pulau Ketamcar car 221.8 km
    2h 40m
    RM 88–126

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taiping to Pulau Ketamtaxi taxi 221.8 km
    2h 40m
    RM 310–370

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangarbus bus R14 / ...
    9h 21m
    RM 61–293

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  • Distance: 235.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Pulau Ketam, Perlis, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Taiping to Arau every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 1h 55m. KTM ETS also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taiping/Sempang to Kuala Perlis via Kamunting, Hentian Raya Parit Buntar, (M1) Penang Sentral, and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 7h 12m.

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