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How to get fromTrang to Taipingby bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Trang to Taiping by bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Mini Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalungbus bus 778
    2. Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Taipingtrain train Ets
    8h 9m
    RM 20–172

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trang to Thung Songtrain train 84
    2. Take the train from Thung Song to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Taipingtrain train Ets
    9h 42m
    RM 16–246

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Padang Besar Train Stationbus bus Trang Bus Terminal - Padang Besar Train Station
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Taipingtrain train Ets
    8h 15m
    RM 73–102

  4. Drive  397.1 km

    1. Drive from Trang to Taipingcar car 397.1 km
    5h 36m
    RM 184–266

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus Trang Bus Terminal - Butterworth Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kamuntingbus bus
    8h 22m
    RM 201–222

  6. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Bus Terminal Komtarbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train
    11h 25m
    RM 144–172

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  • Distance: 426.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Trang, Thailand and Taiping, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Taiping via Butterworth, Kamunting, and Kamunting in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trang to Taiping via Thung Song, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 9h 42m.

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