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How to get fromTapah to Penangby train, car ferry, taxi, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tapah to Penang by train, car ferry, taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Tapah Road to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 22m
    RM 19–56

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Tapah 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
    2h 29m
    RM 379–447

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Tapah Road to Sungai Bulohtrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SZB - PEN
    4h 28m
    RM 167–275

  4. Drive 208.5 km

    1. Drive from Tapah to George Towncar car 208.5 km
    2h 18m
    RM 35–51

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tapah to George Towntaxi taxi 208.5 km
    2h 18m
    RM 390–470

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 231.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Tapah, Perak, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Tapah to Penang. However, you can take the taxi to Tapah Road, 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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