There are 5 ways to get from Taiping to Sintok 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 Arautrain Ets
2h 20mRM 65–117Drive 218.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Taiping to Sintokcar 218.2 km
2h 27mRM 37–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Taiping to Butterworthtrain Ets
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Changlunbus
4h 13mRM 49–97Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taiping to Sintoktaxi 218.2 km
2h 27mRM 480–600Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Smk Seri Mahawangsabus K20
6h 50mRM 110–146
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taiping to Sintok is to drive which costs RM 35 - RM 55 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Taiping to Sintok is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs RM 65 - RM 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Taiping to Sintok. However, there are services departing from Terminal Taiping and arriving at Smk Seri Mahawangsa via Terminal Shahab Perdana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Taiping to Sintok. However, there are services departing from Taiping and arriving at Arau via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Taiping and Sintok is 236 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Taiping to Sintok without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs RM 65 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Taiping to Sintok, including transfers.
Taiping to Sintok bus services, operated by StarMart Express, depart from Terminal Taiping station.
Taiping to Sintok train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Taiping station.
The best way to get from Taiping to Sintok is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs RM 65 - RM 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 110 - RM 150 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Sintok, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Taiping to Arau every 4 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 Terminal Taiping to Sintok via Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Terminal Shahab Perdana, and Smk Seri Mahawangsa in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Taiping to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 23–35
Train from Taiping to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–22
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Taiping to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 25–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 47–50
Train from Taiping to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 21
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 16–18
- Gold
- RM 21
- Platinum
- RM 25–27
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Taiping to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Changlun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 21–35
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- 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
- Website
- BAS.MY Kota Setar
Bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Smk Seri Mahawangsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–3
- Website
- BAS.MY Kota Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- RM 480–600
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
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Booking & Getting There
Taiping to Sintok bus services, operated by StarMart Express, arrive at Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar station.
Taiping to Sintok train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Arau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taiping to Sintok is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Taiping to Sintok.
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