What is the cheapest way to get from Tapah to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Tapah to Penang is to train and car ferry which costs RM 19 - RM 55 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tapah to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Tapah to Penang is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs RM 35 - RM 55.

How far is it from Tapah to Penang?

The distance between Tapah and Penang is 219 km. The road distance is 208.5 km.

How do I travel from Tapah to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Tapah to Penang without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 2h 52m and costs RM 19 - RM 55.

How long does it take to get from Tapah to Penang?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Tapah to Penang, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tapah to Penang?

Yes, the driving distance between Tapah to Penang is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Tapah to Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Penang.

Tapah to Penang - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi, plane, and 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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Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Tapah Road to Butterworthtrain Ets
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 52m
RM 19–51
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Tapah to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 29m
RM 379–447
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Tapah Road to Sungai Buluhtrain
2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SZB - PEN
4h 17m
RM 168–307
Drive 208.5 km
1. Drive from Tapah to George Towncar 208.5 km
2h 18m
RM 36–51
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tapah to George Towntaxi 208.5 km
2h 18m
RM 390–470

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

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1h 15mAverage Duration

RM 131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.2 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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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